Shoebox Project for Women (The)

Site: Mailing Address

Service: Simcoe and Grey County Chapter

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Record #: BAR1253
Last Modified: 18 Sep 2025
Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-571-6685 * 1-800-819-8579;
E-Mail simcoecounty@shoeboxproject.com
Website https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/chapters/simcoe
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://facebook.com/shoeboxproject.simcoecounty
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoeboxproject/?hl=en
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/the-shoebox-project
YouTube YouTube: https://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

Site Information

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

Description and Service Details

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
Hours Hours: Vary

Dates:
Areas Served Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application See website for information
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

Agency and Service Names

Former Name Shoebox Project for Shelters (The)

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Shoebox Project for Women (The)
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Funding Fundraising ; Donations

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Holiday Donations ~ Women