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    • Who We Are
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  • Create a Virtual Shoebox
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    • Students
  • Ways to give
    • Donate Funds
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Donate In-Kind
    • Host an Event
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The Kamloops 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 our team at kamloops@shoeboxproject.com
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Homelessness in Kamloops

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1,160

In 2014, it's estimated that 1,160 people were experiencing hidden homelessness in Kamloops.
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63%

In one 2014 survey, 63% of those experiencing homelessness in Kamloops said they can't find an affordable place to live.
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23%

The Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction estimated that a 23% of Aboriginal people in B.C. are absolutely homeless, and another 41% are at-risk of homelessness

Kamloops Local Chapter Coordinators 
Marisa Bertoli  &  Taylor Bertoli

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A bit about us!

Hi, we are Marisa and Taylor Bertoli, your Kamloops Chapter Shoebox coordinators. As sisters we are a devoted duo, and we are united for a cause​!

As sisters: we recognize the power of unconditional support, acceptance, and
compassion offered by someone who cares. To know that there is someone always on
your side, provides a sense of assurance that enables optimism to shine through, even
in the most challenging of times. Sometimes, it takes someone else's perspective to
show you the light that you may not see in yourself.
As women: we know that when women are empowered we all benefit collectively. The
impact of women has a ripple effect that reaches all members of society and it is shared
through generations. We believe that this cause is the first droplet
that will eventually make waves.
As members of the community: Philanthropic initiatives have built our subjectivity
around what a true community can accomplish. When the weight of adversity is taken
off one and is dispersed among many, a foundation of resiliency can be built and
families can go back to enjoying the simplicities of life,
such as the holiday season.
As employees of Abbott Wealth Management:  We are grateful to have the
opportunity to be supported by such a gracious organization who has been recognized
as a recipient of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award.
Abbott Wealth Management shares the same values as we do and has given us the
platform to be able to participate in this annual cause the past and for many years to come.

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Elizabeth Fry Society of Kamloops
Emerald Hostel
Eway Kamloops Youth Housing
Family Tree
First Steps Program
Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre
Y Emergency Woman’s Shelter​

In the News

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Dec. 5, 2019
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Nov. 13, 2019
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Nov. 26, 2018
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Nov. 17, 2016
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November 17, 2015

Sponsors

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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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