We’re collecting cards for isolated seniors — you can help!

Currently seeking:

• Mother’s Day

• Father’s Day

Types of cards accepted:

• Handmade, store bought and re-purposed greeting cards

• General photography (any individual featured must give their permission for GFS to use the photo)

• Coloring sheets and other artwork

You gift the greeting cards to show them you care, we take care of getting the cards to our senior friends.

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 cut outs and secure with glue

• A variety of interesting shapes

messaging tips:

• General “thinking of you” themes

• Positive messaging focusing on comfort and joy

• Avoid anything negative or referring to being alone, isolated, 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, or kids’ activities

• Signature options - leave blank, your first name, Gifts for Seniors, or your group/club/company name

Additional information:

• Individual envelopes are not necessary. If you include envelopes, please leave them unsealed.

• Grouping and mailing bundles of cards together is preferred, but all contributions are welcome!

• If possible, please sort by season, holiday or theme.

• Ensure appropriate postage is applied to your package.

• Mail cards to: Gifts for Seniors,
  2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40
  Minneapolis, MN 55413