2020 Holiday Drive:
We're Going Virtual!



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

​We still very much need your help to make sure local women impacted by homelessness receive a special gift and feel supported by their community.  You can make a financial donation now, or stay tuned for more info on our virtual holiday campaign coming this Fall!
Questions? Email our team at kamloops@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Kamloops

1,160

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

63%

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

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

It began 4 years when one of the volunteers found some empty shoeboxes in her closet and came across The Shoebox Project website. Without thinking twice she signed up to start the local drive in Kamloops. An overwhelming response led to 3 successful years to make local women in need feel special during the Season of Giving made possible by a generous community.

Let's do this again together!  Have fun creating and giving back at the same time.

​The Kamloops Shoebox Project Volunteer Team

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Ask Wellness Society Merritt
Elizabeth Fry Society
Emerald House
Family Tree Family Centre
First Steps
Interior Chemical Dependency Office Inc.
Kamloops Sexual Assault Counseling Centre
Saint Paul Church/Shelter
Youth Housing
Y Women's Emergency Shelter

In the News

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Nov. 26, 2018
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Nov. 17, 2016
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November 17, 2015

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!