'It’s a surprise': Shoebox Project gives women impacted by homelessness a Christmas gift

For many of the women attending My Sister’s Place (MSP) in London, Ont. the holidays are a difficult time.

For many of the women attending My Sister’s Place (MSP) in London, Ont. the holidays are a difficult time.

“I'm here alone in London. I have no family here,” says Serena Millward, whose family is in B.C.

“It's a bit of a hard time because it’s a time to be with family, so it can be a little emotional.”

Most of these women living on the street, or in shelters don’t receive anything for Christmas.

That’s where the Shoebox Project comes in.

For the past 15 years, they’ve supported women with a personally crafted gift, essentials and/or everyday items wrapped in a shoebox.