Senior Nomination Program
Sending Sunshine’s Senior Nomination Program allows anyone in Canada or the United States 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!

July 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 July 31st, 2025. We post new seniors who want cards from you at the beginning of each month.
Happy writing!
Jose
Language(s): Spanish and English
A message from Jose’s granddaughter: My grandma passed away almost 10 years ago and ever since, my grandpa, Jose, has been lonely. Me and my parents are always so busy at work and school, so we never have time to visit him. He loves to go to his local church and help out. He retired from an amazing career in mechanics, so he loves to fix things. He loves to watch soccer games, especially the Colombian team. We used to do puzzles together when I was little. My grandparents are both from Colombia, so we grew up speaking Spanish. He loves to make Colombian foods and loves to celebrate his culture. My grandpa still lives in the house where many have grown up in Tampa, Florida.
Please send cards here:
Jose’s Card Bundle
c/o Gulianna M.
10616 Fairfield Village Drive
Tampa, Florida 33624
USA
Rosemarie
Language(s): English
A message from Rosemarie’s granddaughter: My grandmother, Rosemarie, is 91 years old and lives independently in Kingston, ON. Rosemarie loves a good cup of tea and has shared many special moments teaching her grandchildren how to play cribbage. She is very social and has made many friends in her building, but I think receiving cards would bring her extra joy and brighten her days. A thoughtful note from someone new would mean a lot to her and remind her how appreciated she is.
Please send cards here:
Rosemarie’s Card Bundle
c/o Danielle S.
101-1865 Dilworth Drive Suite 766
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9T1
Canada
Margaret
Language(s): English
A message from Margaret’s granddaughter: She is a super sweet and cool lady that LOVES playing cards and sudoku! She enjoys watching birds and other wildlife outside on her balcony. She is from Michigan and has 4 children. She enjoys helping other elderly people in her community. She likes watching the weather come in off Lake Michigan. She is a greatgreatgrandmother and her favorite restaurant is Taco Bell! I know that a few kind words would really brighten her day!
Please send cards here:
Margaret’s Card Bundle
c/o Karrington H.
700 Sherman Oaks Dr #7213
Ludington, Michigan 49431
USA
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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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.​
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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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Please keep in mind that you can only write 1 card per senior!
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If you are sending your cards in a big envelope with your school chapter/club, please have your club leader email a photo of the envelope to: nominations@sendingsunshine.ca
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As well, have them email a list of all the students participating to the same email above.
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Students will still have to fill out the google form to receive volunteer hours.
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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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For any questions about this program, please feel free to reach out to:
Past Letter Recipients




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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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Other questions? Email us at: nominations@sendingsunshine.ca