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WRITE A LETTER TO A SENIOR CITIZEN

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run nonprofit bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and community programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Write friendly, personal letters addressed to a “Friend”
• Share a little about your life, a story, or a hobby—keep it light and conversational
• Mail your completed letters to a senior care facility from our list of active requests
• This is a one-way act of kindness—most seniors aren’t able to write back

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Flexible: Write any time, from anywhere
• Meaningful: Every letter is read and appreciated
• Independent: We’re volunteer-run—no phone or office
• Organized: Follow our step-by-step pledge process
• Low Cost: You’ll provide postage, paper, and envelopes
• Student Service Hours: Available through our student program

OREGON-BASED OUTREACH

We’re actively expanding our outreach in the Blue Mountain area and would love your help! If you know a care facility, senior center, or Meals on Wheels program that might want to receive letters, please share this link with a staff member:

www.lettersagainstisolation.com/care-homes

Please don’t sign up on behalf of a location. A program director or staff member must complete the form directly.

Sample Letters from Oregon Students