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ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:Bring Smiles to Seniors
DESCRIPTION:We strive to connect the circle of life by working with schools, civic organizations, employers and individuals to decorate cards for seniors in nursing homes, assisted & independent living communities, and those that are homebound or participating in elderly nutrition programs. Our team hopes to help younger generations understand the importance of remembering those who paved the way for us, while reminding seniors that they are cared for and loved.
TYPE OF CARDS REQUESTED: We welcome cards that are store bought or hand crafted. Every day "thinking of you" type cards and holiday cards are all welcome. Birthday and Get Well cards are donated to senior communities for use with their residents as we do not have personal information on residents in senior communities. Religious messages are welcome and will be routed to faith based senior communities.
Additional Information:Envelopes are appreciated. We do keep a supply of envelopes on hand for those that are received without them. Please send cards tucked under the flap of the envelope rather than inside the envelope, as we send them to senior communities in this manner.
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:Senior communities have requested that we not send cards with glitter that falls off of the card as it can interfere with machines and certain medical conditions. Glitter pens that adhere to the card are okay.
If you are writing in your cards, please sign your first name and state. Seniors like to know the name of the person sending and where they are from. You are welcome to write or print a personalized message inside the card. We ask that the card be signed with at least a first name and state if you choose.
MAILING ADDRESS:Please mail cards to...
Please place a count of the number of cards in the package on the top of the cards before sealing.
Cards to be delivered to Michigan senior communities should be mailed to:
Bring Smiles to Seniors
PO Box 195
Williamston, MI 48895
Cards to be delivered to the remaining 49 states should be mailed to:
Diana Darnell Bring Smiles to Seniors, Inc. PO Box 970 Veneta, OR 97487
OR
Judy Smith Bring Smiles to Seniors PO Box 226 Odessa, FL 33556
Thanks for a strong finish to 2025! Hope you all had festive, healthy holidays with family and friends. Here's to another year of missions, with some returning favorites as well as new beneficiaries.