Thank You for your support!

​Thank you to everyone who supported our Virtual Shoebox Drive in 2020! We are so grateful that we were able to provide gifts to local women impacted by homelessness during this particularly difficult time.

The drive is now over until next holiday season, but you can support our efforts all year long! 

Here's how you can help in the off-season:
100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.
​​Questions? Email our team at southvancouverisland@shoeboxproject.com
We would like to thank all of our amazing volunteers (from gift buyers to wrappers to collection stores and advertisers/printers) who helped make the 2019  Shoebox Project Victoria a resounding success! Together, we created 1055 gorgeous shoeboxes and helped raise the Christmas spirit of hundreds of women in transition homes and shelters around Southern Vancouver Island! 

Homelessness in Victoria

21%

21% of single mothers in Canada are raising their kids while living in poverty.

625%

The number of women in the Greater Victoria accessing Emergency Weather mats has increased 625% over the past 5 years.

20%

Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented in Victoria's homeless population. 

Local Coordinator

Deb is a true blue Vancouver Island Girl, growing up in Port Alberni and moving to Victoria shortly after high school finished. The work force brought her into many fields including a long history in the hospitality field before moving into her love of animals where she continues to work at a vet clinic for the last 20 years. Outside of her work, she is an active volunteer member in the community being part of the Lions organization for the last 8 years. Some important projects included Shoreline Cleanup, Dogguide Walk, Toys 4 Kids and joining The Food Bank during Christmas time. She is also an active member of another organization empowering children through the fine arts.  Her passion for volunteering runs deep, wanting to make a difference to her community and those in need. She is excited to be part of the Shoebox Project helping women bond together to know that others truly do care. When not at work or volunteering,  she enjoys time with her husband, daughter and 2 dogs hiking, fishing and gardening. ​

Email southvancouverisland@shoeboxproject.com to get involved!

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre
Bridges for Women Society
The Cridge Centre for the Family
Margaret Lawrence House
Mt Edward Court
Next Step Shelter
Pacific Centre Family Services Association
Pacifica Housing
Tally Ho Transition House
Quadra Village Community Centre
Sandy Meriman House
Sooke Shelter Society
Sooke Transition House
Victoria Women’s Transition House

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2020 Holiday Drive

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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!