2020 Holiday Drive

Support our #VirtualShoebox Campaign!

Unfortunately, to protect the health and safety of our communities, we will not be collecting Shoeboxes this year.

We are still working hard to make sure no woman living in a shelter feels forgotten or alone this holiday season. ​But we can't do it alone!

Here's how you can help:
100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.​
Questions? Email our team at gtacentral@shoeboxproject.com

Local Coordinator

Meghan Sutcliffe

I'm very excited to be an ambassador of The Shoebox Project for Women and to lead an incredible community of volunteers for Toronto Central! 

I believe that everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves to feel acknowledged and to feel loved. This holiday season, I look forward to joining others in making a difference in the lives of women impacted by homelessness.  Most importantly, I'm motivated to honour and empower these women by demonstrating the community of support they have behind them and that they are valued in their community. 
Email our wonderful team at 
​gtacentral@shoeboxproject.com to get involved!

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

416 Dundas Street East Woman's Shelter
Accommodation, Info & Support Inc.
Beatrice House
CAMH
Covenant House
Elizabeth Fry
Family Services Toronto
Fife House
First Stop Woodland
Fred Victor Centre for Women
Here to Help Community Program
Humewood House
Jessie's Centre
Maggie's Toronto
Margaret's
Mary's House
Massey Centre
MDOT
Native Women's Resource Centre
Native Women's Transitional House
Nellie's
Pape Housing
Robertson House
Scarborough Employment Services
Sojurn House
South Etobicoke Mental Health & Housing Supports
Street Haven at CrossRoads
Toronto Community Hostel
Woodgreen
YMCA Women's Shelter

Homelessness in Toronto

200%

Women parenting on their own enter shelters at twice the rate of two-parent families.

66%

Percentage of homeless who say that Toronto's high rent is the primary factor in their inability to escape homelessness.

59% 

Nearly 15% of people with disabilities live in poverty, 59% of which are women.

Thank you to our generous supporters!

Make a Shoebox

Each Shoebox is special and made unique with your personal touch. It's fun and rewarding and every Shoebox helps a woman experiencing homelessness remember that she is loved and valuable.

Become an Organizer

Making a Shoebox is a great activity to do with your friends, family, coworkers, or any other group of people in your life! Host a party and do something good. Every Shoebox counts!

Corporate Donations

Items or in-kind donations are gladly accepted and will be used to fill even more Shoeboxes. If your company would like to donate, please contact us. 

Spread the Word

We need help to spread the word in your community. Please consider giving us a shout out or sharing what you're doing on social media. It really helps!