CBC Do Crew joins the Shoebox Project workshop

Along with some friends, they filled 25shoeboxeswith toiletries and treats.

• Montreal ShoeboxProject

Once they got started,Velansays, they just wanted to do more and more.

In 2011, they joined a Toronto-based group who helped initiate chapters of theShoeboxProject across Canada.

Last year the Montreal charity put together 1,200shoeboxesand delivered them to 28 women'sshelters includingChezDoris, West Island Women's Shelter and La ruedesfemmes.

Since the beginning of the project,the number of women in need seems to be growing but luckily so does the number of those who want to get involved,Velansays.

"Sometimes people choose to do an evening of assembling and wrappingshoeboxeswhen they are celebrating a family birthday or having an office Christmas party,"Velansays. "It's really fun and easy to do and really anyone can do it."

This Saturdaythe Do Crew will be gathering to help theShoeboxProject for a few hours of the all-day blitz to assemble 1,000shoeboxes. If you're interested in coming along, here is what you need to know:

WHO: 12 volunteers

WHAT: Filling and wrapping gift boxes

WHEN: Saturday, Nov.1510:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m.

Don't forget that the Do Crewtakes on one volunteer task a month. We're currently accepting applications from non-profit groups who need help in the months of January and February. Don't delay, get in touch today!