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Shoebox Project for Women (The)

Site: Mailing Address

Service: Simcoe and Grey County Chapter

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Record #: BAR1253
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2025
Last Full Update: 25 Nov 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 416-571-6685 * 1-800-819-8579;
E-Mail simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com
Website www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/simcoe
Social Media Facebook Facebook: facebook.com/shoeboxproject.simcoecounty
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/shoeboxproject/?hl=en
LinkedIn LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-shoebox-project
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC994N2NC68trNIl_jK-_jRw
Primary Contact Samira Rashidian-Zadeh, Simcoe County Local Coordinator
Alternate Contact Rosie Smythe, Executive Director; Email: rosie_smythe@shoeboxproject.com
Additional Website ShoeboxProject.com

Addresses

Address & Map
See website for drop off locations
Barrie, ON
Canada
Mailing Address c/o Simcoe Shoebox Project for Women 
1485 Dupont St, Suite 108 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M6P 3S2
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service)

Registered charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to local women's shelters and community agencies serving women, girls and gender-diverse individuals impacted by homelessness

  • Shoeboxes are distributed during the holiday season and for other special occasions and events throughout the year
  • each Shoebox is filled with items valued at $50 and personal notes of encouragement to enhance self-esteem and reduce feelings of isolation
  • Shoebox can be filled with items such as gift cards, skin care products, good quality soaps and shampoos, make up, chocolates
  • Shoeboxes can be put together by individuals, sports groups or companies
  • Student Shoebox gift drives are a creative and hands-on group activity for students at the primary, secondary, or post-secondary level
  • online donations are available and tax receipts will be provided year round
  • if you would like to be a sponsor, host an event or volunteer on their committee, please email simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com
Volunteer Description Volunteers needed for a variety of duties, including Shoebox Inspection Support, Fundraising Coordinator, Note Card Writer, Social Media, see website for details

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Hours vary
Holiday Drive: Nov 12 - mid Dec, email simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com for more information
Online fundraising is available year round
Areas Served Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application See website for information
Languages English; French - Website, Publications; Farsi; Spanish
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Holiday Donations ~ Women
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