Heaps Estrin: The Gift of Giving

Holiday Gift Drive & Open House in Support of Joy in a Box and The Shoebox Project
243 Rose Park Drive
Saturday, November 29 | Drop in from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join the Heaps Estrin team for an afternoon of community, generosity, and holiday spirit at our Gift of Giving Open House. Explore a beautiful Moore Park property while supporting two meaningful Toronto-based charitable initiatives: Joy in a Box and The Shoebox Project.

Joy in a Box
A Toronto-based initiative teaching children empathy and kindness through giving. Joy in a Box supports families in need by donating gifts to organizations such as Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter, Red Door Family Shelter, Interval House, and Nellie’s.

The Shoebox Project
A national charity that uplifts and empowers women experiencing or at risk of homelessness through community-driven gift drives, education, and advocacy. The organization distributes essential and luxury items to shelters and community agencies across Canada.

Joy in a Box (unsealed box, distributed to children in need)

• Mitts or socks
• Small toys
• Baby supplies (wipes, onesies, etc.)
• Stickers, crafts, or books
• Gift cards (Walmart, Shoppers, Loblaws) for mums and older kids
  📝 Please indicate the age group your gift is for

The Shoebox Project (unsealed shoebox, distributed to women in need)

• $50 worth of essential and luxury items
• $10–$15 gift card
• A kind, handwritten note or card

You’re welcome to support one or both charities – every contribution makes a difference.

Drop by and enjoy festive treats, community connection, and the joy of giving back this holiday season. We can’t wait to see you there.

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Toronto.