2020 Holiday Drive for Hamilton:

​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.


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Questions? Email us at hamilton@shoeboxproject.com
We are also accepting Gift Card donations to the following locations: ​
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Turner Park Library - 352 Rymal Rd E
Terryberry Library-100 Mohawk Rd W
Waterdown Library-163 Dundas St E

Homelessness in Hamilton

32%

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

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.

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

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

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!