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 June 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 June 30, 2026. New elders are shared on the 1st of every month!

Pro tip: These addresses will be taken down at the end of the month, so address your envelope before you start your letter.

A thank you from Arlene on her 90th birthday: “It’s so refreshing to know that writing letters hasn’t gone away and that there are so many good people in this world. What a way to celebrate!” Read more

Georgina

A note from Georgina’s son: Georgina is 80 years old and loves to go to the casino. She was born and currently lives in Moca, Puerto Rico. She deeply cares about others and always gives unconditionally. Sometimes she feels lonely and gets depressed. She also had several medical issues recently and could use letters of love to lift her spirits. Letters in Spanish would be preferred.

Please send all letters to:

Georgina’s Bundle

c/o Heriberto R.

4359 Rose Gold St

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Linda

A note from Linda’s sister: Linda will be 82 in July, and lost her husband more than 10 years ago. After she was on her own for some time, her health and living situation deteriorated and was moved to a nursing home. She is doing well now. She engages with other residents, is in good spirits, and is involved in activities like games, crafts, and parties. Linda also loves to read. Unfortunately, she doesn't have any immediate family close. She appreciates our phone calls and correspondence, but cards, letters and any positive messages sent from around the country would be fun for her to read!

Please send all letters to:

Linda’s Bundle

c/o Laurie L.

14 Azalea Ct

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Kathy

A note from Kathy’s granddaughter: Kathy lived in Maryland for years before moving back to her hometown in Tennessee. She has 3 kids and 6 grandchildren and a great grandchild on the way, which all live in Maryland. She is 70 years old and she usually likes to take pictures and mail them to everyone. She is starting to struggle to see and is unable to come up to Maryland as much as she wants to. She used to enjoy coming to watch all her grandchildren's sports but now she mostly sits at home watching TV, while also reading her kindle. She was really into art and crafts and enjoys making quilts. I think she could really use some letters to brighten her day, as she is feeling quite lonely.

Please send all letters to:

Kathy’s Bundle

c/o Sophie S.

409 Francis court

Millersville, MD 21108

Susan

A note from Susan’s daughter: Susan is 80 and from Flint, Michigan. She loves to read, take road trips, and be with family. At the start of the pandemic, she had to give up a job she loved as she needed to start dialysis. Dialysis is very hard on her and she has to go twice a week. She also now has dementia and had to give up her keys so her once active life looks very different. She often feels very sad and lonely. Letters of encouragement would mean so much to her.

Please send all letters to:

Susan’s Bundle

c/o Amy S.

860 Woodhaven Dr

Commerce Township, MI 48390

Clarence

A note from Clarence’s daughter: Clarence is 83 years old and lives alone in the house he's owned since his early 20s with his loyal dog, Cooper. He lives in a small Kansas town and loves tinkering with cars and watching "How to fix..." YouTube videos. He was a union painter for over 40 years and is a proud Vietnam veteran. He also loves receiving packages from Amazon and taking his dog to Dairy Queen for ice cream. His wife passed away recently from a long battle with cancer. He was homebound for many years taking care of her and is finding his way again. I think he is sometimes lonely.  I know he would be delighted to receive letters in the mail and they would make his day!

Please send all letters to:

Clarence’s Bundle

c/o Dana C.

1511 Elm St

Eudora, KS 66025

Judy

A note from Judy’s granddaughter: Judy is from Nebraska and she loves Nebraska volleyball! She also loves going for rides in the car and spending time with family! Judy is quite the busy bee and is always doing something! She loves all types of game shows and loves shark week movies! Judy has suffered a lot of major health issues in the last year and has spent a lot of time at home and these letters would help keep her spirits up!

Please send all letters to:

Judy’s Bundle

c/o Grace B.

1042 Wilmont St

Fremont, NE 68025

Jan

A note from Jan’s daughter: Jan is such a joy and blessing to all who meet her. She worked so hard for 30 years delivering the mail and was able to retire a few years ago. Since then, she has developed many hobbies that keep her active and young. Jan loves to garden and sees her flowers as her friends. She goes outside everyday to visit her flowers and tend to them. Her love has grown into growing flowers in her greenhouse. Her other hobby is spending time with her companion German Shepard, Rennie. She loves to walk her and enjoy her company. Since she lives alone, her dog is her bestie! Jan is also very faithful and committed to the Lord. She is a gifted painter and loves to paint in watercolors and acrylics. She could use some uplifting notes.

Please send all letters to:

Jan’s Bundle

c/o Michelle B.

2061 Rivershore Rd

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Carol

A note from Carol’s granddaughter: Carol lived in Cleveland, OH for 75 years. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Columbus to be closer to her family. It's been hard on Carol leaving her friends and some family in Cleveland, and she sometimes feels a bit lonely. She turned 84 in December. She doesn't get out much anymore, so her current hobbies are crocheting, watching tv, watching videos of her great grandchildren and sometimes playing games with others in her apartment in their room. Carol loves sing-a-longs and watching the Cleveland Guardians and Cavaliers. Fun fact: She is named Carol because she was born so close to Christmas. Recent health issues have isolated her more and she would cry tears of joy if she received these cards and letters of love from you.

Please send all letters to:

Carol’s Bundle

c/o Katie W.

672 Olde Mill Dr

Westerville, OH 43082

Jeanette

A note from Jeanette’s granddaughter: Jeanette is 93 years old and still lives alone! She was a teacher for her whole career, teaching mainly 2nd grade. She absolutely loves animals and her family. She has had a hard time the past couple of years dealing with loneliness. Her daughter lived on the same property with her, but she passed away 3 years ago. Since then, the day-to-day of not having anyone around has really been hard on her. Jeanette is a generous and kind woman who dedicated her whole life to helping others; I would love to see her receive some love back!

Please send all letters to:

Jeanette’s Bundle

c/o Jennifer K.

451 S Hawes Rd UNIT 1

Mesa, AZ 85208

Sandy

A note from Sandy’s granddaughter: Sandy is the most generous woman you've ever met, volunteering for the community well into her 80s and always finding ways to make people around her smile. Last year her husband passed away and she is now working through navigating living alone in the house they shared for 50 years after more than 60 years of marriage. Because she no longer drives and I don't live as close as I wish I could to help more, she often goes days without leaving the house. She loves crafting, cooking, and reading and has instilled the same in our family. She is the brightest light in our world, and it would make her day to hear that someone out there is thinking of her.

Please send all letters to:

Sandy’s Bundle

c/o Riley M.

8 Asticou Rd #1

Boston, MA 02131

Mama E.

A note from Mama E’s granddaughter: Ernestine, or as she likes to be called, Mama E, is 81 years old but not a day over 60 with a sweet tooth for candies. She loves to sing and dance to church music and old tunes she grew up with, especially Al Green, and can make anyone laugh with her sense of humor. Though she’s retired and sometimes feels lonely, she’s full of warmth and spirit. Lately, her memory hasn’t been as sharp, but her heart is as big as ever. She deserves to be reminded of how deeply loved and appreciated she is, even on days when she can’t see it herself. She would treasure letters that bring her smiles and a little extra sunshine.

Please send all letters to:

Mama E’s Bundle

c/o Tiana R.

6511 Chelsea Glen Dr

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Joan

A note from Joan’s granddaughter: Joan was born in California, but spent most of her life in Illinois. She's 90 years old, a mother of four, a grandma to many, and a great-grandma to a few so far! She loves her family, but only a few live close. She loves traveling and put thousands of miles on her yellow Lancer driving all over the country. Due to poor health and struggles with depression over the last several years, she's unable to do that anymore. She still enjoys puzzles and crafts when she has the energy for them. She spends most of her time home and is lonely often. She absolutely loves getting cards and letters and receiving these would brighten her days!

Please send all letters to:

Joan’s Bundle

c/o Jean S.

PO Box 182 

Clifton, IL 60927

Fred & Evelyn

A note from their daughter: Fred and Evelyn are in their 70s and recently moved to Florida from Ohio. Evelyn is homebound for the most part, requiring oxygen for COPD and having reduced mobility from arthritis. Fred is typically her caregiver but has recently been having health issues of his own that are limiting his mobility and ability to care for my mom. As such, they aren't able to get out much and my daughter and I are the only family near. All but one of their siblings have passed and they haven't been able to get out to meet people since moving to Florida. As you can imagine, this is really affecting their mental health. They have always been the ones to make sure everyone has everything they need and I would love for them to know they still matter!

Please send all letters to:

Fred and Evelyn’s Bundle

c/o Janette T.

1203 Meres Blvd

Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

*You can address them together or separately (1 or 2 cards total)

Honora

A note from Honora’s granddaughter: Honora turned 100 in November. She was active and vibrant until the pandemic brought isolation, but her cheerful spirit has overcome many challenges. Honora treasures family memories at Lake Tahoe, where we still make new ones together as a family. She enjoyed playing bridge over the years, sewing, knitting, and swimming well into her 90s. Now living in Nevada with in-home care, she remains a bright light in our lives. Receiving letters would bring her joy and something wonderful to look forward to.

Please send all letters to:

Honora’s Bundle

c/o Adriane M.

2662 Decoy Dr

Sparks, NV 89436

Karen

A note from Karen’s granddaughter: Karen celebrated her 70th birthday in November. For decades, she has sent just about everyone in her life cards for every occasion from birthdays, anniversaries, graduations – you name it. She rarely receives them in return. Along with sending cards, she rarely misses Bingo, her favorite game shows, finding mushroom themed items of all sorts, a chance to rewatch Game of Thrones, or a moment to take care of her many plants. Like many of us, she can get a little lonely sometimes. Letters and cards are her love language and receiving some would be a true joy for her.

Please send all letters to:

Karen’s Bundle

c/o Alexus A.

9443 NE Cornwall Ln

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Theora

A note from Theora’s friend: Theora is 93 years old and still living in her own home and able to take care of herself.  She is a people person and one of her favorite jobs was working at Costco handing out samples.  Many of her friends as well as her husband have passed away and she is lonely. She loves people, music, reading, and church. She is a Christian woman who would enjoy hearing your stories of grace in your life. She was born in Utah and is now living in Washington state.

Please send all letters to:

Theora’s Bundle

c/o Cindy E.

64th Ave NE

Marysville, WA 98270