2020 Holiday Drive for
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Unfortunately, to protect the health and safety of our communities, we will not be collecting Shoeboxes this year.
We are still working hard to make sure no woman living in a shelter feels forgotten or alone this holiday season. But we can't do it alone! Here's how you can help:
100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness. |
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If you or your friends want to get involved, please email our Local Coordinator: miami@shoeboxproject.com
Homelessness in Miami
3,526In 2018, there were 3,526 people experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade County. 1,030 were unsheltered.
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40%A 2018 point-in-time survey indicated that about 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade County had a disability, including a mental health, substance abuse and/or physical disability.
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2/3Of 212 cases prosecuted in Miami-Dade County between mid-January and mid-August 2018, at least two-thirds involved a homeless defendant.
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Miami Local Coordinator
Nathalie Martin
Nathalie is a social entrepreneur and a global feminist leader with over twenty years of experience advancing gender equality rights through high-impact programming and advocacy, strategic grant-making and philanthropy, and innovative use of technology and communications. Contact Nathalie at miami@shoeboxproject.com |
Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:Coming Soon!
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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!
