We’re collecting cards for isolated seniors — you can help!
On the Day of Action 2021 this year, in addition to the senior care packages, we will also send out a Card of Support for 1400 seniors living in Forsyth County. You can help make a difference by offering words of encouragement and handmade cards. We want those in our community who are alone or struggling to feel valued, loved, and not forgotten.
Please send uplifting notes, messages, handmade or store-bought cards general "thinking of you" theme, or pictures to help brighten their days!
MAIL CARDS/DROP OFF TO:
301 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 1700, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
For further support, please Contact US! via our form or email iffat.maqsood@uwforsyth.org
A few guidelines for writing cards/notes to seniors in our programs:
MESSAGING TIPS
- General “thinking of you” themes
- Positive messaging focusing on comfort and joy
- Avoid anything negative or referring to being alone, isolated, lonely, or forgotten
- Include well wishes, words of encouragement, poems, and quotes
- Share something light and personal — information about a hobby, a pet, the season, school, kids’ activities, etc.
SIGNATURE OPTIONS: Please use your first name so the receiver can identify with you. (Please only use your first name)
CREATION TIPS:
- Bright and engaging colors and designs
- Stickers, stamps, art tape, paint, ribbons, buttons, colored tissue paper, markers, crayons, etc.
- Re-purpose old calendar, greeting card, and magazine cutouts and secure with glue
- A variety of interesting shapes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Individual envelopes are not necessary; if envelopes are included, please leave them unsealed.
- Grouping and mailing bundles of cards together are preferred, wherever possible. However, all contributions are welcome!
BONUS OPPORTUNITY:
- Please consider gifting a box of blank cards so seniors can mail their own to friends, family, and loved ones. If you have the means, please also include a sheet of stamps.
Thanks for brightening the day of older adults in our community!
