2018 Holiday Drive for Detroit

The 2018 Holiday Drive has begun!
Please email the local coordinator to find out where to drop off your completed shoeboxes

​Email our team at detroit@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Detroit

60%

Families with children comprise 60% of Detroit's homeless population.

< 10%

Of the approximately 20,000 homeless people in Detroit, there are only enough shelter beds for about 1,900; less than 10%.

259,032

259,032 bed nights were provided in 2014 to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault within Michigan's state network of domestic violence shelters.

Detroit Local Coordinators

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Pamela Pour
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Sherri French
​We're so excited to have Pamela Pour & Sherri French on board this year as our Detroit Local Coordinators! 

Email them at detroit@shoeboxproject.com for more information or to get involved!

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Alternative For Girls
Empowerment Project
Haven
Mary's Mantel
Mercy Education Project
Vista Maria

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 homeless 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!