There's a place for everyone
Families, schools, senior living facilities, and anyone who wants to send a little grace into their community.
For families
Print a free template, and your child can write a letter and draw a picture in about 15 minutes. It's screen-free, and it teaches kids that what they do matters.
Give it to a senior you know. If you don't know one, email us and we'll make sure it gets delivered at no cost.
For schools
I visit classrooms in Southern California in person and anywhere else by Zoom, or we can mail you a free intro kit. Every option is free.
For senior living facilities
I bring letters from kids to senior living facilities across Southern California. Sometimes I stay and read them with residents, and sometimes I leave them at the front desk for staff to share.
- Letters from kids in your community, at no cost
- Delivered on a regular basis, with no coordination needed
- Visits with residents when you'd like them
Beyond the letter
Letter writing is what started all of this for me, but grace looks different for everyone. Here are other ways to send it into your community. Most just need you to show up.
Visit an animal shelter
Most shelters welcome visitors. When my family adopted our dog Gigi from the Carson Animal Shelter, adoption fees were waived if you read a book to a dog. Now I go back to read to them.
Find a shelter near youRun a lemonade stand for a cause
Pick a charity, make a sign, and let your neighbors know where the money is going.
Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationOrganize a beach or park cleanup
Grab some bags and some friends, and spend an hour leaving a place better than you found it.
Start a cleanup with Ocean ConservancyHelp a food bank
Collect canned goods from neighbors, or volunteer to sort and pack food at a local pantry.
Find your local food bankMake cards for kids in the hospital
Kids in hospitals need smiles too. Draw, color, and write whatever you've got.
Cards for Hospitalized KidsCollect shoes or coats
Gather gently used shoes, coats, or clothes and donate them to a local shelter or drive.
Donate shoes with Soles4SoulsRead to younger kids
Volunteer at a library story hour, an after-school program, or a younger sibling's classroom.
Find a reading opportunitySend a care package to the military
Service members far from home can go weeks without a piece of home. A small box can mean a lot.
Send a letter with Operation GratitudeFoster a shelter animal
The shelter provides food, supplies, and vet care. You provide a safe place while they wait for a family. Many shelters also give students service hours.
Find a foster programQuestions?
Whether you want to schedule a visit, partner with us, or tell us how you sent grace into your community, we'd love to hear from you.
You can also email hello@sendinggrace.org.
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