Kamloops Shoebox Project collecting donations to uplift spirits of marginalized women
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KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Shoebox Project has begun gathering donations for women in need. Each year the program delivers boxes filled with gifts and essentials for people who might otherwise go without.
Those who participate are asked to fill a shoebox with $50 worth of essential care items, treats and small gifts, along with an encouraging note for the recipient. When thinking of what to include, Kamloops Chapter Coordinator Taylor Bertoli says it is best to create a box with items that you would like to be given yourself.
“Oftentimes, the holidays can be extremely lonely for people. And so by giving somebody a gift and showing them, ‘Hey, your community cares about you, and they see you.’ — it’s very impactful,” notes Bertoli. “Sometimes, it’s just that hand up that you need when you’re going through a difficult time.”
