Senior Nomination Program
Sending Sunshine’s Senior Nomination Program allows anyone in Canada to nominate a senior they know to receive cards from us!
Each month our team will review the nominations and choose some to include on our website. Then, anyone from around the world can read about each nominated senior and send a card to one or more of their choice. The cards are sent to the nominator's address, who will collect the cards and deliver them to the senior they nominated!
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Scroll below to see how you can gain volunteer hours by participating in this program!
September Letter Requests
Read about each nominated senior and decide which senior(s) you’d like to send a card to. Cards should be sent by September 30, 2024. We post new seniors who want cards from you at the beginning of each month. Happy writing!
Linda
A message from Linda's granddaughter: Linda is from Kingston and loves flowers and books. She was a teacher in Canada and when she visited Morocco years ago. She loves children and has a passion for teaching. She is such a sweet person and she’s my ray of sunshine. My grandpa passed this February and she’s been a little lonely since then and would love to receive some cards from friends around the world.
Language(s): English
Please send cards here:
Linda’s Card Bundle
c/o Eva V.
178 Markland Crescent
Nepean, Ontario K2G5Z9
Dolores
A message from Dolores’ great-granddaughter:
Dolly (Dolores) is 94. She brings joy to everyone she meets and loves getting cards! She displays them all over her apartment! We would love to bring a smile to her face. She is the sweetest person.
Language(s): English
Please send cards here:
Dolores’ Card Bundle
c/o Teagan M.
854 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02333
Manjit
A message from Manjit’s grandson: She’s the kindest soul ever and is always happy to help people and lift their spirits. She was born and raised in India and loves to cook as well. She enjoys crocheting and knitting in her free time as well. It would be easier for her to read some stuff in Punjabi.
Language(s): Punjabi
Please send cards here:
Manjit’s Card Bundle
c/o Anshbir K.
12297 64A Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia V3W5Y5
Elizabeth
A message from Elizabeth’s granddaughter: My grandma lives in upstate new york, if you know anything about new york you know it gets cold up there and she suffers from seasonal depression. Also, my grandpa just died and they lived together and were absolutely best friends, did everything together. As well, my grandma has dementia but she’s kind of in the generation that just as she says “pulls up their socks and carries on” and i know she’s very lonely as well as sad. My grandma just doesn’t have a lot going on in her life and i know she would absolutely adore getting cards.
Language(s): English
Please send cards here:
Elizabeth’s Card Bundle
c/o Madeline J.
222 Charles Towne Avenue
Dallas, Georgia 30157
Volunteer With Us!
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​Read about this month's nominated seniors and decide which one(s) you want to send a card to.
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Write an uplifting message in the card and personalize it for the senior you have chosen. Be creative and tell them about yourself!
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Fill out our Volunteer Google Form to obtain your hours for the month. You should only submit the form once per month, even if you send multiple cards each month.
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Seal the card in an envelope, write the applicable address, and include the correct postage/stamp. Please remember that the stamp needed may be different based on which country the senior lives in.​
Past Letter Recipients
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are the cards going?All of the cards will be distributed to various care facilities and seniors' organizations across Canada!
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Is there a minimum size requirement for my cards?Cards should be no smaller than 4x5.5 inches.
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Does my card have to be store bought?No! We welcome both store bought and handmade cards. Let your creativity run wild! If you want to save money but are having trouble making a handmade card, this website is a good online card and envelope maker! Just make sure to handwrite the actual message though! You can also purchase a card from our Redbubble Store.
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Do I have to put a return address on the envelope?No, you do not have to put a return address on the envelope if you don't feel comfortable including it!
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Do I have to write my card in English?No! In addition to English, we accept cards written in French, traditional Chinese writing, and simplified Chinese writing.
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What should the card contain?The cards should contain thoughtful, uplifting, and cheerful messages. Cards should be handwritten and contain an introduction of yourself. You can also include any hobbies, interests, or past-times. More ideas are outlined in the card writing help section of our website
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Where should I send the card?All cards can be sent to our P.O. Box at: Sending Sunshine PO Box 45017 RPO Port Credit Mississauga, ON L5G 4S7 Canada
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Can I send my cards through a courier such as FedEx?No. Cards must be sent through a federal postal service, such as Canada Post!
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If I want to send multiple cards, can I send them in one large envelope or do they have to be sent one card per envelope?We would prefer for multiple cards to be sent in one large envelope or box!
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Should I include individual envelopes for each card?No, we prefer to not have individual envelopes for each card.
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Will I get any confirmation that you have received my card?We are no longer providing confirmation that we received your card.
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Will I receive a card in return?The cards will only be sent to Seniors in care facilities. You will not receive a response. However, we do have a pen pal program! Click here for more information on our pen pal program.
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Can I receive volunteer hours for writing a card?We are no longer providing volunteer hours for cards written and sent to our PO Box. Instead, you can now earn volunteer hours for writing cards through our Senior Nomination Program. Click here to learn more!
Other questions? Email us at: nominations@sendingsunshine.ca