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2020 Holiday Drive for Montréal

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 montreal@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Montréal

54%

54% of those living in transitional housing in Montréal are women.

10%

10% of those experiencing homelessness in Montréal identify as Aboriginal; however, less than 1% of the overall population identifies as Aboriginal.

60%

60% of those experiencing homelessness in Montréal are from Québec. 

Montréal Local Coordinators

Katherine Velan, Miranda Mok and Kathleen Roger
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"My grandfather built a women's shelter and I wanted to do something to support it and once you start and see how happy the shelters are, then you can't stop!" - Katherine Velan

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Acte d'amour
Anne's House (Nazareth)
Assistance aux femmes
Auberge Madeleine
Auberge Shalom pour femmes
Auberge Transition
Chez Doris
CLES
Elizabeth House
Escale pour Elle
Inter-Val 1175
L'abri d'espoir
L’Arrêt-Source
La Dauphinelle
La Maison Grise
La Maison Marguerite
La Resource
La Rue des Femmes (Olga House)
La Sortie
Le Chainon
Le Parados
Logifem
Logis Rose-Virginie
Maison Dalauze
Maison de l'Ancre
Maison de réconfort
Maison Flora Tristan
Maison Secours aux femmes
Native Women's Shelter
Passages
Passerelle
Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion
Projets Autoctones du Québec
Pour Multi-femmes
Shield of Athena House
St Michael's Mission
Société Elizabeth Fry
Transit 24
West Island Women's Shelter
YWCA​

In the News

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Global News, November 2015

Our Past Work

In 2013, Marcèle Lamarche, the director of Le Chaînon shelter, wrote the following to us:

"I would like to express once again my most sincere gratitude for the wonderful Christmas gift shoeboxes we received from you a few days before December 25th. It is amazing how those boxes carried so many products along with messages of solidarity from our community towards women in need who seek shelter, help and hope at Le Chaînon. On a personal note, may I add that for homeless women who search for a roof, a meal and a bed every single night at Le Chaînon and whose shoes are worn out, the shoebox is a strong symbol of sisterhood."

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors: Ardene, Biotherm, Coty and McKesson.

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!