Cards & letters
Send a card any time of year — no occasion needed. A few kind words to a senior community can brighten someone’s whole week, and your card goes straight to them.
Honor a Veteran With a Card
A few handwritten words can remind an older veteran that their service is remembered. Write “To a Veteran Resident” on the envelope — no name needed. (Remembrance Day in the UK, Canada and Australia.)
Send a card to a community near you — or anywhere
No request or waiting needed. Find a community nearby, or search another city or country. Check how it receives mail, then mail your card or arrange a drop-off directly. You can address a general card “To the residents” or “To the staff.”
Sending a card is always free — no account required! Want to keep track of your kindness? Sign in to record cards you’ve sent, represent your state or country in participating campaigns, and see your contributions grow.
A reason to send a card — or no reason at all
Residents love mail all year, not only at the holidays. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
What should I write?
Not sure where to start? A friendly hello and a few thoughtful words are enough.
See writing tips
- Start with a friendly hello and your first name.
- Share something simple: your town, a pet, the weather, a favorite food or song.
- Write large and clearly — many readers have low vision.
- Keep it warm and hopeful. Skip “get better soon” unless it’s a get-well card, and avoid religious or political messages unless you know the community welcomes them.
Write cards together
Turn it into a card-making party with your family, class, church, scout troop, book club or coworkers. Make a stack, mail them to one community, and log them together.
Group ideasWhen a community asks for something special
Activity directors post these for birthdays, holiday drives and card maps. For special requests, the organizer chooses the mailing address shown and may remove it when the request ends — so follow each request’s instructions. You never need a request to send an everyday card.
Communities list how many residents would love a gift (like 10 men, 20 women). Pick a group and adopt one or more.
Cards from every state and country, a live map as they arrive, and a post-by date for every sender. Upload the flyer you already made.