Shoebox Project for Women (The), Mailing Address, Simcoe and Grey County Chapter

Shoebox Project for Women (The)

Site: Mailing Address

Service: Simcoe and Grey County Chapter

Record #: BAR1253

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 20 Sep 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Registered charity that collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to local women's shelters and community agencies serving women and girls 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 or groups
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

Service Details

Hours	Hours: Vary Dates: Gift-filled Shoeboxes are distributed year round Holiday Drive: Nov 12 - mid Dec, email simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com for more information
Areas Served	Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	See website for information How to Create a Physical Shoebox How to Donate a Virtual Shoebox Dates and Drop-off Locations
Languages	English; French - Website, Publications; Farsi; Spanish
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	See website for drop off locations Barrie, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Contact Information

E-Mail	simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com
Website	https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/simcoe
Social Media	Facebook: https://facebook.com/shoeboxproject.simcoecounty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoeboxproject/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/the-shoebox-project Twitter: https://twitter.com/shoeboxcanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC994N2NC68trNIl_jK-_jRw
Primary Contact	Shannon P Murree, Simcoe County Local Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Lesley Hendrey, Executive Director; Phone: 416-571-6685; Email: lesley@shoeboxproject.com
Mailing Address	c/o Simcoe Shoebox Project for Women 1485 Dupont St, Suite 108 Toronto, ON Canada M6P 3S2