Write a letter to brighten an elder’s day

Everyone deserves a mailbox full of love letters, and we’re on a mission to make that happen– we’ve sent more than 1 million letters of love around the world. So take a few minutes, sit down, and write a letter. Tell them about yourself, maybe share a joke or a riddle and let them know that they are loved.

How to write a letter

It might feel difficult at first to be writing to someone you don’t know. Our advice: just pretend like it’s a conversation! What kinds of things would you want to talk about with a stranger?

Our Guidelines:

1. Letters must be legible, handwritten, and contain no glitter. Use large print to be sure your message can be read. No worries if you’re not artistic– make your card as what you’d like to receive.

2. Avoid religion and controversial topics. Your letter should be meaningful to anyone.

3. Embrace creativity! Recipients love it when the letters are personal. We encourage you to make your letters colorful and fun– photos, crosswords, and drawings are great!

4. Be kind & thoughtful. You can include a return address, but please do not expect a reply. We want to ensure recipients don’t feel burdened by the need to reply.

Fulfill September letter requests

Read this month’s bios and choose which of our elder(s) you’d like to write. All letters must be stamped and mailed with love by September 30, 2026. New elders are shared on the 1st of every month!

Pro tip: These addresses are only available through the end of the month, so address your envelope before you start your letter.

A message from our founder (Sept. 1, 2026): “I just turned 26, which means I’ve spent half my life building Love For Our Elders. This project started when I was 13, with a piece of cardstock in my living room. I never could have imagined what that little piece of paper would become…” Read full note

Patty 

A note from Patty’s granddaughter: Patty is an avid gardener and lover of creating things. She is a very talented crochet artist and loves to surprise others with handmade gifts. Her family is her whole world, and she truly lives to show others how much she loves them. She suffered a stroke that forced her to retire from the career that she loved so much, and limited her ability to do the things she loves to do. Living at home by herself, she can feel isolated and loves receiving letters and thoughtful encouragement. As a grandma to 8 and great-grandma to 4 (soon to be 5!), she has given her whole life to making sure people are loved and cared for, and I think she deserves a turn to feel the same!

Please send all letters to:

Patty’s Bundle

c/o Kindal H.

297 SW Deer St

Prineville, OR 97754

Phyllis

A note from Phyllis’s grandson: Phyllis (Grammy to everyone) lives in Northern Ohio and has her whole life. She is always there for her family no matter what they need. She always says ILYWAMH. It means, I Love You With All My Heart. She misses her late husband and feels lonely without him. She likes to camp and ride 4 wheelers, she is a good cook and she likes to spend time with her kids, grandbabies and great grandbabies. They are her biggest joy. She likes talking about the good Ole days. She is a Grammy to a lot of people including nieces and nephews and cousins. Phyllis is so deserving of receiving some letters of happiness that will bring a smile to her face.

Please send all letters to:

Phyllis’s Bundle

c/o Gavin T.

108 Savern Pl

Columbus, OH 43230

Beverly

A note from Beverly’s granddaughter: Beverly was married for almost 50 years and in 2019 lost her husband. She has been so sad ever since. She still dreams of him every night. She is losing her vision and recently had her hip replaced. She could really use some words of encouragement right now. She loves to plant flowers and her yard is always the most beautiful on the block.

Please send all letters to:

Beverly’s Bundle

c/o Avery S. 

24 Barkwood Trails Dr

St Peters, MO 63376

Janice

A note from Janice’s daughter: Janice is from Front Royal, Virginia, where she still resides. Janice raised 3 children and often worked two jobs to support her family. She is now retired and loves to spend time with her 5 grandchildren, and loves taking short trips with her family. Sometimes that can be difficult since they live in several different states. She also loves her little dog Boogie. Over the course of the last 5 years Janice has lost her sibling as well as many close friends and she often gets very lonely. She also had a car accident and endured a hip replacement which was very difficult. I think that these letters would make her feel just a little more love.

Please send all letters to:

Janice’s Bundle

c/o Amy C.

799 Fairground Rd

Front Royal, VA 22630

Stella

A note from Stella’s grandson: Stella used to split her time between her summer home in Florida and her winter home in New Hampshire, but she now resides full-time in a Residential Community in Massachusetts. It was hard for her, originally, to "stay put in one place," but she is settling in quite nicely. She worked her whole life as a hairdresser! She is social by nature, loves people, puzzles, dancing, and making art during her social hours. She was (is!) a feisty lady, and I think she could use a little of that ZING! that snail mail gives us. She deserves it!

Please send all letters to:

Stella’s Bundle

c/o Keith D.

PO Box 842

San Clemente, CA 92674

Bob

A note from Bob’s grandchild: Bob is 74 years old. He used to go fishing and camping but he got sick and cannot anymore. He lives in Missouri. Bob used to be a pilot and flew all over the world, but now he lives alone and does not have many visitors. He made a habitat for raccoons in his backyard and he likes to talk to them and feed them. He received a habitat certification from the conservation department because he cares about the animals. He recently has started an Instagram page where he shares videos of the raccoons. He loves documenting them, making funny animations, and sharing his love of wildlife with others. He also got a walking pad, for exercise. Bob cares about the animals and is a great papa. He would really like to get letters from people around the world because he can no longer travel.

Please send all letters to:

Bob’s Bundle

c/o Leonardo T.

336 Shady Rock Ln

O'Fallon, MO 63368

Patricia M.

A note from Patricia M’s niece: Patricia is 71 years old. She lost her husband a few years ago to cancer.  In 2024, her sister passed away and only months later, her only daughter passed away. After losing so many people close to her, she is also suffering from several health problems and rarely gets out of the house. She is practically homebound with a nurse visiting her and only leaving her home for situations that require her presence. She is on oxygen and living with her son and grandson.  She loves cats and has several of them. She loves to communicate with people, so receiving letters would be a wonderful surprise for her!

Please send all letters to:

Patricia M’s Bundle

c/o Hillary G.

692 Seashore Dr

Atlantic, NC 28511

Marta

A note from Marta’s niece: Marta was born in Cuba and is a very funny lady who loves jokes – whether she is telling them or hearing them! She loves to laugh, make others laugh and have a good time. A trusted friend to many, Marta maintains an optimistic attitude no matter how difficult or sad a situation might be. She also loves music, dancing and spending quality time with loved ones. Her health has not been good for some time, preventing this true extrovert from enjoying the active social life she has always loved. A bundle of letters filled with love, cheerful stories and plenty of jokes would be perfect for her. Marta is fluent in English and Spanish.

Please send all letters to:

Marta’s Bundle

c/o Susan J.

3239 Broad St

Newport Beach, CA 92663

Wenna

A note from Wenna’s daughter: Wenna is a creative, hilarious, and empathetic Illinoisan who has always wanted to travel the world, but unfortunately her fibromyalgia and other physical limitations have made it hard for her to travel. She was an artist in her younger days and loved to paint with acrylics, but now her hands hurt too much to hold a paint brush. She still loves to admire all artwork that she sees. She loves to learn about other people's lives and has always  been a bright and shining light to those in her life. Wenna never fails to make those around her laugh with her quick wit and humor. She has always been there for others and made sure that everyone was being looked after and now it is time for the world to show her all the love that she has shown to others.

Please send all letters to:

Wenna’s Bundle

c/o Alexa H.

806 Ramblewood Ct. Apt. C

Savoy, IL 61874

Gloria

A note from Gloria’s daughter: Gloria once led a busy life, enjoying her large family's activities, working as a school bus driver, and as a community volunteer. She lost her husband of 63 years, five years ago. Mobility issues have robbed her of the independence she relished. A lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, Gloria appreciates the beauty of the four seasons. She spends most days watching television, using her computer, and chatting on the phone. An avid card sender, she would truly appreciate receiving cards and letters to help brighten her day.

Please send all letters to:

Gloria’s Bundle

c/o Dana O.

7 Lakeside Dr

Monongahela, PA 15063

Susan

A note from Susan’s granddaughter: Susan loves decorating and doing anything she can to make others happy. She has always been a creative and caring person who enjoys making spaces beautiful and bringing joy to the people around her. Recently, she was diagnosed with colon cancer, which has been very difficult for our family. Receiving kind messages and love from others truly would mean a lot to her, and she cherishes every bit of support she gets. A bundle of letters would brighten her days and remind her that many people are thinking of her and cheering her on.

Please send all letters to:

Susan’s Bundle

c/o Piper B.

13545 Glen Eagle Ct

Orland Park, IL 60462

Olivia 

A note from Olivia’s grandchild: Olivia is 69 yrs old, a Scorpio and loves the color purple. She lives alone and doesn't have any pets. A letter would surely boost her spirits when she may be having a bad day and bring a smile to her face!

Please send all letters to:

Olivia’s Bundle

c/o Da'Sani C.

6226 Brentwood Park Ct

Rural Hall, NC 27045

Larry

A note from Larry’s daughter: Larry is originally from upstate NY and retired to Florida 35 years ago. He was married for 66 years but his wife passed away two years ago. He now cares for their little Pomeranian dog, Houdini. Larry walks Houdini daily and shares every meal with him. He spoils the dog endlessly because my mom loved him so much. Larry was in the Navy during the Korean War. He loves old black-and-white movies. He's interested in travel, history, puzzles, and current events. He worked for over 30 years as an engineer, designing airplane parts. He's currently trying to grow some vegetables from seed. He likes to go for rides to see places he's never seen. He's curious about everything! Almost everyone he knows has passed on, and some good human connection would be good for him.

Please send all letters to:

Larry’s Bundle

c/o DeAnne W.

2992 Peavine Trail

Lakeland, FL 33810

Terry

A note from Terry’s granddaughter: Terry is one of the sweetest people you would ever meet, and a woman of faith! She spent most of her life living in Illinois, but always loved to visit the Appalachian region because it was always her dream to live in a log cabin in the mountains. She moved to Texas a few years ago to be closer to family, but the move was a big change after only ever living in one place her whole life. She has gone through some hard moments in her lifetime, losing both her husband and daughter. She always manages to bring light to other people's lives and uses her experiences to help others around her. She currently lives alone with her two dogs and cat and feels very lonely at times. She loves reading, writing, watching a good movie, and taking care of any animal she meets. She could really use some letters of love to remind her that she is loved and not alone.

Please send all letters to:

Terry’s Bundle

c/o Maddy N. 

3017 Normandy Dr

McKinney, TX 75070

Pat M.

A note from Pat M’s granddaughter: Pat is a 90 year old little Italian woman who recently lost her beloved husband after 67 years of marriage. Pat lives in Methuen, Massachusetts and is a devout Catholic and has always been the heart of our family. Patricia loves to cook and has spent her life making comforting Italian meals for everyone she loves. In her free time she enjoys watching TV and spending time with family. She is also a big Elvis fan. She has always been incredibly caring, strong, and devoted to the people around her. After losing her husband, I think it would mean a lot for her to receive some extra love and kind letters to remind her how special she is.

Please send all letters to:

Pat M’s Bundle

c/o Hayley M.

138 Pendleton Rd

Laconia, NH 03246