Decorate your shoebox with wrapping paper to make it festive. Make sure to wrap the lid and container parts separately so it can still be opened! You can also find pre-decorated holiday boxes at your nearest dollar store too!
2. FILL
The contents of the box should have a value of approximately $50. Items could include beauty/hygiene products, Black hair care, nut-free chocolates, flip flops, headphones, warm accessories, small notebook and pen and gift certificates from stores such as McDonalds, Tim Hortons, Dollarama, and Shoppers Drug Mart.
3. WRITE
Youth who receive a gift from The Manitou Cares Shoebox Project are touched by the effort that goes into decorating the Shoebox as well as the special cards, messages, and poems contained inside. Get creative and have fun!
4. DROP OFF
Drop off your shoebox between December 13th – 16th between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
TORONTO – Toronto camp office 2478 Yonge Street (at Castlefield Ave.)
VAUGHAN – 217 Southdown Avenue (leave on porch)
If you need to drop off outside of these times, please email Jen (jen@manitoucamp.com) to arrange.
BONUS: INSPIRE!
As always, we encourage you to motivate your friends and family to get involved and give back. Post photos with your shoeboxes on social media using #ManitouCares or e-mail them to us to share with our community!