2020 Holiday Drive for Kingston

​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.
Questions? Email us at ​kingston@shoeboxproject.com

 Thank you for your support!
​Please watch this slideshow from the 2018 Holiday Season:

In The News

Homelessness in Kingston

> 50%

More than half of Kingston's homeless population are women according to a 2014 point-in-time count.

4.5 years

On average, a household waits four and a half years for social housing in Kingston. 

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

Kingston Local Coordinator
Kirsten Childs

My passion is to connect people with
services, knowledge, and each other to empower them to be and do their best.  I have
lived and worked in Kingston for many years and am continuing my personal growth as a
graduate student at Queen’s. My commitment to the community drives me to
continually re-evaluate how we reach out and help those around us. I am involved with
the Shoebox Project because it proves that through kindness, collaboration, and advocacy,
we can make a difference for women in Kingston year after year.​

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!