2018 Holiday Drive for Pittsburgh

Our 2018 Holiday Drive will run from November 5 to December 10! Check back for more details on drop-off locations in the upcoming weeks.

​Questions? Email our team at pittsburgh@shoeboxproject.com

Drop-Off Locations

blinc.bronze.beauty
101 Emerson Ave
Aspinwall, PA 15215
​724-994-8421

Mon - Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: Closed​
Meraki Studio
2350 Railroad St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-742-4132

Hours vary based on class schedule
The Skin Center Medical Spa
Scott Township (Mt. Lebanon)
2275 Swallow Hill Rd, Suite 2400
​Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-429-1151 

Mon:  9am - 5pm
Tues:  9am - 7pm
Wed:  9am - 4:30pm
Thurs: 9am - 5pm
Fri: 9am - 3pm
Sat: By appointment only
Sun: Closed​
The Skin Center Medical Spa
Shadyside 
806 S. Aiken Avenue
​Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-621-5115
​
Mon: 10am - 8pm
Tues: 9am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 7pm
Thurs: 10am - 6pm
Fri: 10am - 3pm
Sat:  By appointment only
​Sun: Closed
The Skin Center Medical Spa
​Wexford 
11279 Perry Highway, Suite 314
​Wexford, PA 15090
724-933-1151

Mon:  10am - 7pm
Tues - Wed:  9am - 7pm
Thurs:  9am - 6pm
Fri:  9am - 3pm
Sat: By appointment only 
Sun: Closed
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Homelessness in Pittsburgh

45%

45% of people experiencing homelessness in Pennsylvania were part of a family unit in a 2014 study.

17,241

In Pittsburgh, there is a shortage of approximately 17,241 rental units that are both available and in a reasonable price range for households at or below 50 percent of the area’s median household income in a May, 2016 report.

27.9%

27.9% of Pittsburgh households have an annual income of less than $21,433 placing them at-risk of becoming homeless in a 2015 report.

Pittsburgh Local Coordinator

Melissa is a wife, nurse & mother of four with a strong desire to help others in her community. She loves The Shoebox Project because of its unique reach to the women in need living in Pittsburgh. She loves the idea of spreading positivity by encouraging women going through a difficult time. 

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Blackburn Center
Gwen's Girls
​HEARTH
Trish Romano, CHS

Thank You to our
Generous Sponsor:

Make a Shoebox

Each Shoebox is special and made unique with your personal touch. It's fun, rewarding, and best of all: 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!