The Kitchener-Waterloo Shoebox Project

The Shoebox Project is a great way to help women in our community who are affected by homelessness.

Special occasions, such as Christmas, can be a particularly challenging time of year for those who’ve been displaced from their homes and estranged from their families.

To help with this, The Shoebox Project collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts for women in our area who are experiencing homelessness in order to help lift their spirits during the holiday season.

Since 2011, they've handed out over 358,000 shoeboxes and raised over $2 million in donations. They continue to grow each year and have chapters all across Canada, including right here in Kitchener-Waterloo.

It’s easy to participate! All you need to do is fill a standard-sized shoebox with $50 worth of items such as body wash, lip balm, socks, chocolate or a gift card. You can even add a personalized note for that extra special touch!

If you don’t have the time to put together a shoebox yourself, you can create a virtual shoebox or simply make an online donation. Volunteers will then use every dollar collected to provide gift cards and essential items for women experiencing homelessness in the K-W area.

This small gesture of kindness makes a huge difference! The Kitchener-Waterloo Shoebox Project offers a meaningful way to give back and to remind those who are facing challenges in our area that they haven’t been forgotten about.