Charlotte Shoebox Project

The Shoebox Project for Women is an official 501(c)3 charity that is dedicated to sharing empathy, kindness and compassion with local women impacted by homelessness through the collection and distribution of gift-filled Shoeboxes and messages of support. Throughout our seasonal gift drive, the project collects and distributes thousands of shoeboxes to shelters serving women and gender-diverse people in communities across the USA. Each thoughtfully curated and festively-decorated shoebox is filled with a variety of items that intend to make a person feel special and seen. People who are experiencing homelessness or relying on community support often report feeling disconnected from their community, invisible and alone. A shoebox gift not only contains essentials and gifts that are much appreciated by the women we serve, but it’s also a rare and genuine gesture of kindness from one community member to another, and serves as a powerful reminder for a woman that she is not alone.