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Spreading love; one card at a time

We are a registered charity that aims to relieve the conditions attributable to being aged by providing companionship through handwritten cards. Together, we can spread sunshine to our seniors.

Senior citizen reading a card

39

participating countries and territories

200+

chapters 

872

partnered care facilities

20,000+

volunteers 

284,742

cards received

Are you a care facility or seniors' organization in Canada looking to receive cards? Fill out our application!

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Donate

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Just $22 pays for the delivery of a bundle of cards to a care facility. As well, donations over $25 are eligible for a donation receipt.

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Volunteer

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Looking for a way to get involved with your community from the comfort of your own home? Volunteer with Sending Sunshine today!

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Nominate a Senior

Our Senior Nomination Program allows anyone in Canada to nominate a senior they know to receive cards from us!

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Award Recipient

In September 2022, we were awarded the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism by the Government of Ontario!

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Wondering how your card gets to a senior in Canada?

It's an easy five-step process!

seniors around tables with cards

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People learn about our initiative and make a card

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Cards are sent from people across Canada and beyond to our P.O. Box

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Every three weeks, cards are picked up from our P.O. Box and reviewed by our team

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Cards are delivered to seniors across Canada

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Seniors receive the cards

1/3

Nearly 1/3 of all seniors live by themselves

40%

More than 40% of all seniors regularly experience loneliness

100%

100% of seniors would appreciate a friendly card from YOU

Did you know?

What Our Seniors Say

Just wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the heartfelt note. I’m 66 years old just had a stroke L\S paralyzed so just letting you know you’ve gladdened the heart of this old man.

-Bob, Card Recipient

Where Your Sunshine is Sent

This map shows all the care facilities and seniors organizations that Sending Sunshine is partnered with, as well as the locations of our chapters!

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