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Whether through employee Shoebox drives, financial contributions, cause-marketing campaigns, or national corporate partnerships, Canadian companies play a vital role in helping us deliver dignity and compassion to women experiencing homelessness across Canada. There are several ways to get your company involved.
A financial contribution is one of the most impactful ways your company can support women experiencing homelessness across Canada. Cash donations to The Shoebox Project fund our national operations, support our 700+ volunteers, and ensure every woman we serve receives a meaningful, high-quality gift. Many companies choose to amplify their impact through employee matching programs. We can set up a unique fundraising link for your team so contributing ons can be tracked and matched. Contact us to get started.
In-kind donations of goods and services make a real difference to our volunteer-run chapters across Canada. Each chapter relies on the generosity of local businesses and community members to source the products that go into every Shoebox and to manage the logistics of our drives.
Items most needed by our local chapters include personal care products such as cosmetics and toiletries, gift cards, storage space during drive season, and printing and packaging supplies.
Because our chapters operate independently and needs vary by community, we ask that in-kind donations are coordinated locally. Please find your nearest chapter to connect directly with your local coordinator about what is needed in your area.
Please note that our national HQ office does not accept in-kind product donations. If you are a company interested in a national partnership with The Shoebox Project, we welcome that conversation. Visit our National Corporate Partnerships section below or contact us.
A corporate Shoebox drive is one of the most meaningful and hands-on team-building activities a company can offer. Your team purchases and assembles the Shoeboxes — we provide everything you need to make it a success.
Employee Shoebox drives are:
A meaningful way to give back to the communities where you do business
A fun, hands-on team-building activity for all staff — whether in one central office, working remotely, or spread across the country
Easy to plan and execute with our step-by-step Corporate Toolkit
Flexible and adaptable to any occasion, corporate environment, timeline, or budget
A non-denominational holiday activity for staff of all backgrounds and beliefs
A way to strengthen community ties and connect your team directly to the women you are helping
Once your Shoeboxes are complete, your local chapter coordinator will arrange delivery to women's shelters in your community. Please note that all completed Shoeboxes must be coordinated through your local chapter as our national HQ office cannot accept boxes at this time.
We are building a small, strategic portfolio of national corporate partners with companies that want a genuine, visible, and lasting commitment to the women of Canada.
A national cash partnership with The Shoebox Project connects your brand with one of Canada's most trusted women's charities and gives your employees a meaningful way to engage with their communities.
Partnership levels start at $25,000 and go up to $100,000+, with flexible single or multi-year structures. All national HQ partnerships are cash contributions. We are not seeking in-kind product donations at the national level.
We would love to tell you more about what a partnership could look like for your organization.
Want to run a Shoebox drive but do not have a product budget? Our partners at Kits for a Cause make it easy. Individual team members donate online toward your group's fundraising goal. Once you reach your target, Kits for a Cause ships all the materials you need directly to your location for a hands-on packing event. Unfortunately, at this time donations through our partners are not eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
This option works for groups of any size and is perfect for remote or distributed teams.
For more information, contact your local chapter or email info@kitsforacause.com
