Submitted by the Shoebox Project Organizers.
On behalf of the Muskoka Shoebox Project for Women, we are so pleased to share that for our 2022 Holiday campaign and eighth year running, we were able to deliver 1,159 Shoebox gifts, to 15 agencies helping Women in our community.
We are so very grateful for the financial assistance provided by local service groups, small businesses, the District of Muskoka, and the retailers who donated product and individual community members who knit beautiful hats, mittens and slippers and those individuals who donated so generously to help us deliver so abundantly.”
Shoebox elves worked tirelessly to check, wrap, touch up and ribbon the boxes. They are respectful of the task and were diligent in their commitment to see it through, all with a smile. Those that help with pick-up and deliveries, again they treat the Shoeboxes with care, ensuring the boxes still have glitter and ribbon. There is always lots of glitter!
Most importantly, we thank our Shoebox donors, without you, the Muskoka Shoebox Project simply would not be. Employee, social groups and friends who held parties, each and every box matters– thank you for your involvement, as always you drive these campaigns, without your contributions, we would not have been able to deliver so abundantly.
And for our Drop Off Locations, for their involvement in collecting the shoeboxes as well as the local media who continue to tell our story.
The unique charm of the Muskoka Shoebox Project for Women, is how it gathers our community’s efforts together for the needs of others. Our community certainly rose to the occasion once again this year.
To the recipients, it is our hope that these gifts bring a smile this Christmas, as well as a belief in yourself and hope for the future.
A very special thank you to the Agencies who work with the women all year long to make a difference in their lives.
With sincere gratitude to our community on contributing to the success of the 2022 Muskoka Shoebox Project for Women, holiday campaign. It is our honour to be part of this initiative.