Thank You for your support!
Thank you for your support!
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The Kingston Whig Standard
December 3, 2018 Help provide a special gift for Kingston-area women in need Global News, CKWS Kingston Local News November 5, 2018 Kingston’s “Shoebox Project” will assist homeless women with gifts of food, clothes, toiletries and other items |
Homelessness in Kingston
> 50%More than half of Kingston's homeless population are women according to a 2014 point-in-time count.
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4.5 yearsOn average, a household waits four and a half years for social housing in Kingston.
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54%In 2013, 54% of survey participants reported being homeless multiple times during their lifetime.
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Have Questions or want to get involved? Connect with your Local Coordinator
Kirsten Childs: kingston@shoeboxproject.com
Have Questions or want to get involved? Connect with your Local Coordinator
Kirsten Childs: kingston@shoeboxproject.com
Kingston Local Coordinator
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Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:Dawn House
Elizabeth Fry Society Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington Victim Services Kingston Interval House Kingston Home Base Housing Kingston Youth Shelter Lennox & Addington Interval House Morningstar Mission Street Health Three Oaks Foundation United Way Victim Services Kingston and Frontenac |
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!