Christmas Cards Across the World
The most popular request this season: a live map of every state and country that sends a card, with a post-by date for each sender. Upload the flyer you already made.
Start in 2 minutesTell people what would bring joy to those you serve.
Start with the kind of connection you need. Pen Pal Tree will route it into the right public discovery area so families, schools, volunteers and groups can find it.
First time here? Requests are posted for your community, so set up or claim your community first (about 3 minutes).
Your first Christmas request in 3 steps
- 1Your community
Type your community's name, then tap “I represent this community”. It's yours right away — no waiting for approval.
Not listed? Add your community (any country) - 2Choose what would bring joy
Christmas cards from around the world, an Adopt-a-Resident gift list, or both.
- 3Share your link
Post it on Facebook, send it to families and local schools, or print the flyer. We also show it to volunteers on Pen Pal Tree.
Adopt a resident for Christmas
List how many residents would love a gift (for example 10 men, 20 women), add gift ideas or wish cards, and see who adopts.
Post an Adopt listCards or holiday mail
Create a card goal, mailing preferences and instructions, then track pledged versus received mail.
Create card requestPen pals
Look for individuals, families, classrooms, homeschool groups or organizations for an organization-mediated letter exchange.
Request pen palsVolunteer or talent
Ask for a pianist, storyteller, technology helper, gardening partner, performers or another kind of volunteer.
Post a needSomething else entirely
Bring a project idea that does not fit a category. The opportunity marketplace is intentionally flexible.
Post an ideaPostcard Adventure
Collect postcards from all 50 states or around the world and watch your community's progress grow.
Start a postcard challengeReady-made ideas for the whole year
Pick one and the card request is filled in for you — just check the details and post.