Make someone's day.
Connect with older adults and communities through letters, postcards, volunteering, music, and meaningful projects—across the street or across the world.
Holiday Connections 2026
Give something that can't be wrapped. Send cards, share music, make art, volunteer, or bring holiday cheer to a community near you—or across the world.
There are so many ways to connect.
Start with what feels natural to you. A card, a song, an afternoon, or an idea can become something meaningful.
Pen Pals
Build meaningful, organization-mediated friendships through letters and shared projects.
ExploreCards & Postcards
Send a little joy by mail—from birthday wishes to postcards from around the world.
ExploreShare Your Talent
Musicians, storytellers, performers and helpers can find communities that welcome them.
ExploreCommunity Projects
Classrooms, homeschoolers, Scouts, churches and groups can create something meaningful together.
ExploreFind connection near you—or across the world.
Search by country, city, region, postal code, or community name. Pen Pal Tree includes places where older adults gather and connect: nursing homes, assisted living and memory care, independent living, adult day programs, senior centers, group homes, veterans communities, community programs, and more.
Someone is hoping to hear from you.
Be among the first to make someone's day.
Real active requests will appear here as communities and families join Pen Pal Tree.
Explore Send JoySmall acts add up to something beautiful.
Ready to grow something good?
Whether you're a senior community looking for connection or someone with kindness to share, there's a place for you here.