2018 Holiday Drive


Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the community and the dedication of volunteers,         
we delivered 32 shoeboxes over the 
2018  holiday season!  

Thank you for your support!

You can email columbia@shoeboxproject.com for more information. 

​Follow the 5 Simple Steps to Shoebox Success!

Homelessness in Columbia, MD

28%

​28% of the homeless population in Maryland are families who are staying in shelters, and 2% are families who are unsheltered.

168

In Howard County, 168 individuals are homeless on any given night.

39%

In Maryland, 39% of the homeless population are women.

Columbia Local Coordinator

Betty Oliver

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

The Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center​
Project Plase​

Make a Shoebox

Each Shoebox is special and made unique with your personal touch. It's fun and rewarding and every Shoebox helps a woman experiencing homelessness remember that she is loved and valuable

Become an Organizer

Making a Shoebox is a great activity to do with your friends, family, coworkers, or any other group of people in your life! Host a party and do something good. Every Shoebox counts!

Corporate Donations

Items or in-kind donations are gladly accepted and will be used to fill even more Shoeboxes. If your company would like to donate, please contact us. 

Spread the Word

We need help to spread the word in your community. Please consider giving us a shout out or sharing what you're doing on social media. It really helps!