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

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Record #: BAR1253

Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2024

Contacts

E-Mail	simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com
Website	https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/simcoe
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Primary Contact	Samira Rashidian-Zadeh, Simcoe County Local Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Rosie Smythe, Executive Director; Phone: 416-571-6685 * 1-800-819-8579; Email: rosie_smythe@shoeboxproject.com
Hours	Hours: Vary Dates: Online fundraising is available year round Holiday Drive: Nov 12 - mid Dec, email simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com for more information
Additional Website	ShoeboxProject.com

Description and Service

Former Name	Shoebox Project for Shelters (The)
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
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
Volunteer Description	Volunteers needed for a variety of duties, including Shoebox Inspection Support, Fundraising Coordinator, Note Card Writer, Social Media, see website for details

Location Information

Areas Served	Grey County ; Simcoe County
Description (Site)	There is no physical location for the Shoebox Project for Women.
Located In Community	Barrie
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

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