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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Our Impact
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    • Contact Us
  • Create a Virtual Shoebox
  • Volunteer
    • Start a Local Chapter
    • Students
  • Ways to give
    • Donate Funds
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Donate In-Kind
    • Host an Event
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The Hamilton Shoebox Project

Thank You for your support!

Thank you to everyone who supported our Virtual Shoebox Drive in 2020! We are so grateful that we were able to provide gifts to local women impacted by homelessness during this particularly difficult time.

The drive is now over until next holiday season, but you can support our efforts all year long! 

Here's how you can help in the off-season:
  • Create a Virtual Shoebox 
  • Make a Donation to our Local Chapter
  • Get your Company Involved
  • Fundraise for our Local Chapter​

100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.



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Questions? Email us at hamilton@shoeboxproject.com
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Homelessness in Hamilton

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32%

​As of the 2019 Systems Report, 32% of people experiencing homelessness in Hamilton are female.
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2,852

​As of 2019, 2,852 unique individuals were accessing Hamilton shelters each year. With shelter occupancy remaining consistently high, the pandemic fuelled the growth of tent encampments around the city.
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65%

According to the 2018 Hamilton Homelessness Count, 65% of marginalized Hamilton residents spent the night at an emergency shelter or violence against women shelter.

Hamilton Local Coordinator

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Margaret Petta
​I am excited to join The Shoebox Project as the Local Coordinator in Hamilton for a second year. Born and raised in Hamilton, the community means so much to me and I am driven to make a difference and give back. Join me in supporting and empowering women this holiday season! A small gift can make a big difference for a woman in need, who deserves the chance to feel special, loved, and uplifted.

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Interval House Hamilton
Native Women's Centre
YWCA Hamilton 
Good Shepherd Centre

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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.
Learn More!

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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!
Let's make a plan!

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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. 
Contact Us!

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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!
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