Help us Make Cards for Seniors

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Homemade Card Supply ideas:

• Cardstock
• Printer paper
• Stickers
• Magazine cutouts (letters, words or pictures)

Store-bought cards ideas:

• Preprinted cards may be purchased in bulk or individually
• Blank inside or printed messages

Use anything you have to create a masterpiece or write a sweet note. 

(Please no glitter or things that will fall off or make a mess)

Envelopes are not required.  If your card is in an envelope, please don't seal it

Dear Friend,

To Someone Special,

Dear Kind Person,

Hello Friend,

Please do not write a return address on the individual cards or envelopes.  It is ok to write your return address on the main envelope that is sent to Wishbound.

Please leave card envelopes open.  We look at each card before delivering to seniors to make sure they are appropriate and safe. 

If you are making your own card, try a drawing on the front with words like "Happy Holidays" or "Happy Birthday" or "Thinking of You"

Remember to write in clear large font so elderly people can read with ease.

• Write a kind and positive message or note
• You can share information about yourself like favorite pets, hobbies, books, sports, etc.)
• Use favorite inspirational quotes
• Quotes or affirmations
• Short poems
• Short story
• Create drawings or other art
• Jokes and puns are ok if clean

Examples to write in cards:

• "Peace and Joy to you this holiday season"
• "Thinking warmly of you this holiday season, wishing your extra comfort, joy and hope"
• "Happy Holidays my friend"

Inspirational Quotes

• “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream"  C.S. Lewis 
•  "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'"  — Audrey Hepburn  
• “Everything you can imagine is real.”―Pablo Picasso
• “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ―Abraham Lincoln
• “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.” ―Anne Frank

• Use large and easy to read print for seniors
• If using dark paper, try writing your message on white paper and gluing it to the dark paper 
• Take your time to make the card look nice 
• Keep your hands and work area clean 
• Classic children's books have good quotes that seniors may know
• Most recipients were born between 1922 and 1950 (think music)

• No political messages
• No religious references
• No advertisement 
• No photocopied writing
• Please don't use a sympathetic tone 

Before signing your name, use a warm closing to end the letter.  

Here are some examples: 

• Warm wishes,
• Warmest wishes always,
• Warmly,
• Kind wishes,
• Best wishes,
• Best Regards,
• Cozy wishes,
• Love,
• With love,
• Lots of love,
• Love always
• Hugs
• Hugs and Kisses
• XOXO

Children may sign their name, age and grade, if desired

Adults may sign their name, city and state, if desired

Please do not use last names, addresses or phone numbers

Envelopes are not required.  However, if your card is in an envelope, please don't seal it

Mail your card(s) to our central address, and we’ll handle the distribution to seniors in various care facilities or homes. We’ll make sure your message reaches someone who will be delighted to receive it!

Put all of the cards together in a box or large envelope and mail to:

Wishbound Foundation

PO Box 215

West Linn, OR. 97068 

Project completion form

 Thank you for helping us bring a little sunshine into the lives of seniors. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world—one card at a time. 

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