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Shoebox Project for Women in Shelters - 2016

8/9/2016

 

NEWS FLASH!           It is time to start thinking SHOEBOXES!
                     See the list of items to include/exclude at the bottom of this post.
 
The Gear for Girls and Teen “Back to School Kits” are now available at Shoppers Drug Mart for $10.99.
Personally we feel the Girl kits are a much better value and contain more usable products than the teen kits.

  
If you are a senior (55 +) and you shop on any Thursday of the month you will receive a 20% discount.
 
These kits contain over $64.00 worth of personal hygiene items for women and are a great starter kit for your shoebox.
 
If you do purchase a Girls kit please remember that your box will need a few additional items such as socks, mitts, chocolate, gift card and makeup to make your box more meaningful and special to the recipient.
 
We will be in touch again in early fall regarding drop off locations and delivery deadlines.
 
We hope we can rely on your help once again this year.

​Your gift will bring joy and warmth to women living in shelters this Christmas.​
 

Thank you so much.
 
Veronica and Jacqueline 

Veronica Marsden and Jacqueline Findlay
Regional Coordinators
The Shoebox Project for Women in Shelters
Supported by Dream
Mississauga@ShoeBoxProject.com
www.shoeboxproject.com
Registered Charity Number 833-095-045-RR-000-1 
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​Suggested Items to Include:
  • Something warm: socks, mitts, scarf, hat, hand warmers 
  • Something sweet: nut-free chocolate and candy (not alcohol-filled)
  • Cough drops, multivitamins 
  • Body or hand lotion, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • Brush, comb, shampoo, conditioner
  • Nail polish, mascara, eye shadow, lipstick, lip balm
  • Purse-sized Kleenex, small cosmetic bag
  • Gift cards (Tim Hortons, Shoppers, McDonalds, etc.)  >Please write the amount on the card or include the receipt
  • Subway tokens and bus tickets
  • Journals, colouring books, pens, coloured pencils
  • Supportive message    
What to Leave Out:
  • Used goods
  • Hotel Samples
  • Sized clothing (i.e. S, M, L, XL)
  • Mouthwash containing alcohol
  • Candles
  • Foundations, concealers
  • Hand-sanitizers
  • Perfume 
  • Razors
  • Jumbo-sized containers
  • Books
  • Anything opened or not packaged

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