2020 Holiday Drive for Vancouver

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 Local Coordinator in Vancouver, Loreen Catubay at:  vancouver@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Vancouver

83%

Poverty and the high cost of housing rank as the leading causes of homelessness in one study in Vancouver.

70%

7 out of 10 youth experiencing homelessness report witnessing family violence.

33%

Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented. Currently they make up one-third of the region's homeless population despite comprising only 2% of the general population. 

Vancouver Local Coordinator
Loreen Catubay

ABOUT ME!
​I am a social justice advocate first and attempt to be an outdoorsman second. Born and raised in the seaside of Hong Kong, only a day in the sun and sea can eclipse my love of creating opportunities to bridge communities through informed and meaningful engagement; in hopes that all can harness their potential to learn, discover, and live more fruitful lives with knowledge, independence, and dignity.
I learned about the importance of sustainable community development and access to resources during my experiences volunteering and working in multiple not-for-profits, advocacy and legal clinics, while studying International Studies at Seattle University. While living in the concrete jungle of Vancouver,  I worked for the Canadian Cancer Society supporting their fundraising operations and ensured no one’s birthday was ever forgotten! 

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Ann Davis Transition Society
Atira Women's Resource Society
The Bloom Group - Powell Place Women's Shelter
Chimo Community Services (Nova House)
Dixon Transition Society
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
Elizabeth Fry Society, Legacy Manor
First United Church
Food For Life @ Church on Five​
Helping Spirit Lodge Society
Lookout Housing and Health Society
​Mercy Canada
North Shore Crisis Services Society​
North Shore Women's Centre​
Pathways
SARA for Women Society​
Surrey Women's Centre Society
Turning Point Recovery Society
Turning Point Recovery Society - OARS Program
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Vancouver Coastal Health 
Vivian Transitional Housing for Women
YWCA Metro Vancouver
The Vivian @ Raincity Housing
Wateri, Counselling Support and Services Society

In the News

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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!