2019 Holiday Drive for Muskoka

Drive Dates: October 15, 2019 to December 1, 2019

The holiday drive is now CLOSED! Thank you so much for your support this season in donating to women in need.
Questions? Email our team at muskoka@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Muskoka

21%

In 2010, 21% of women living on the streets in Simcoe County reported being sexually assaulted or raped.

25%

About one in four Muskoka tenants pays more than 50% of their family income on rent. There are about 650 households on the waiting list for social housing. 

30%

About 30% of people in government-supported housing require additional support services, and that number continues to increase.

Muskoka Local Coordinators

Joanne Buie & Barb Baldwin
We're so excited to volunteer again with The Shoebox Project this year because we feel that those of us who "can" have a moral responsibility to help those in need.  The whole idea of women helping women in our own community is so simple, and so right!  The Shoebox Project was brought to Muskoka in 2015, and continues to grow every year with the generous support of many volunteers and caring, giving community.
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Check out the Muskoka Facebook Page or email us at muskoka@shoeboxproject.com to get involved!

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Christine's Place, Dotte
District of Muskoka
Dorset Health Hub
Lake of Bays Winter Pantry
Manna Food Bank
Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
Muskoka Victims Services
Port Severn / Geogian Bay Food Bank
Salvation Army
Salvation Army, Bracebridge & Gravenhurst
Table Soup Kitchen
Wahta Mohawk Health and Social Services
West Muskoka Food Bank
Winter Pantry Dwight
Women's Advocacy
Women's Resource Centre
YWCA​

Fun Shoebox Resources

Our Past Work

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!