National Letter To An Elder Day
Every year, on February 26th, the National Letter to an Elder Day, encourages pen to paper and writing to an elder you know. The day reminds us that loved ones love hearing from us and that a simple letter brightens their day.
Everyone knows that writing is a great way to stay connected. You know what a boost it can be if you've ever received an unexpected letter.. Letter to an Elder Day extends the unexpected gift one step further and gives the love to the elders in our household or those who may be lonely from others.
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- Write a letter to an elder Write a letter to an elder
- A letter-writing group led by Host would write as many letters as possible
- Write a student letter-writing assignment
- Visit Love for Our Elders to support their letter-writing campaign
- Send a handmade card. Send a handmade card
- To join the discussion, use the hashtag #LettersToAnElder on social media
National letters to an elder day's an elder day's history.
In 2020, Love for Our Elders was introduced on National Letters to Elders from around the country, sparking handwritten letters to elders from all around the country. The tale begins with a young boy and his grandpa. As Jacob Cramer lost his grandfather, he began volunteering at a local senior living facility as a way of honoring his memory. Because of his entertaining and lively way of describing the community's bingo game (a much-heated affair, he's sure to tell you), the residents affectionately referred to him as "Bingo Boy" (a much-heated affair). During volunteering, Jacob discovered that many of the residents never received emails or visits from family and friends, and that loneliness was a persistent and ever-present problem.
So Jacob began writing letters of love to senior citizens; his moniker changed from Bingo Boy to Letter Boy quickly. He found grace and compassion in his friendships with his seniors in the senior community and then decided to expand his letter-writing efforts nationally.. Jacob founded a non-profit that encouraged people to write letters to elders (or anyone else in need who is older than them) and assisted seniors around the world. Since 2013, Jacob and his staff have amassed a 50,000-plus letter writers worldwide.
They branched out to gather video messages of hope, love, and encouragement, as well as engaging individuals, classrooms, and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.. On February 26, the National Letter to an Elder Day is held on an Elder Day in honor of Jacob's grandmother, Doris, who died on February 26..
Letters FAQ
Q. Can I just send a card? Can I just send a note?
A. You can send a card, but Love for Our Elders requires that you write a letter as well. Make an attempt to write multiple sentences.
Q. Can I write a poem? Is it possible to write a poem?
Yes! Yes! Yes! Be as creative as you want to be. You can't use glitter, according to Love for Our Elders. We completely agree!
Q. Can I send the letter to someone I know?
Yes! Yes! Yes! If you don't know who to send the letter to, the Love for Our Elders website will guide you to someone to write your letter to.
Is February 26th the only day I should send a letter to an elder?
No. A. No. A. No. To our elders, this year-round initiative encourages you to write and keep writing.
