Join us in helping women living in shelters by supporting the Shoebox Project,.an initiative that asks people to fill a shoebox with little luxuries up to a maximum of $50 that are delivered to women experiencing homelessness in our community. You can drop off your shoebox at any Tamarack Sales Centre, Design Centre, and our Head Office November 1st – December 3rd.
#SHOEBOXPROJECTPlease use a dollar store purchased Shoebox or one you have at home, NOT over sized boot boxes or child-sized boxes. We want everyone to receive a gift similar in size and value.
Remember, these are often opened at holiday parties so each woman will see the other woman's Shoebox.
As well, the standard size makes for easy stacking and delivery.
The Shoebox (if you are wrapping a Shoebox you have at home) is wrapped properly, not sealed and has no bow or big ornament on top. Decorations on the lid make it really hard to stack the Shoeboxes and we typically have to discard these items. And we don't want any waste, for obvious reasons.
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Tip: Shoeboxes that come in two pieces are much easier to wrap than the one piece boxes with lids that fold over.
The contents of the Shoebox must be valued at $50. Not more. Not less.
Tip: The high quality of our gifts is an important element that sets The Shoebox Project apart from other donations the shelters receive throughout the year. Select only items that you would like to receive as a gift or items that you might purchase for a relative or a close friend!
Suggested Items to Include
Something Pretty:
Something Cozy:
Something Special:
Something Personal:
Something Fun:
Something Practical:
Something Soothing:
Something Sweet:
What to Leave Out:
A warm, supportive greeting can be extremely meaningful for a woman during an otherwise lonely time.
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