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Shoebox Project NYC


The holiday season can be especially difficult for women in homeless shelters.  Women who are  displaced from their homes or alienated from family can feel forgotten and alone.  For our first project, our committee collected, assembled and wrapped 50 gorgeous shoebox gifts for the Shoebox Project NYC.  Each box was filled with items valued at $50 and included a handwritten note.

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