Join us in writing cards to send to seniors! 

Now more than ever, it’s important that we show love to our elders -- many of whom are isolated due to COVID-19 concerns. That’s why we are collecting handwritten cards and letters to send to seniors. 

Participation is simple: sign up here. Then, write a handwritten note or card, put it in an envelope and either mail it to or drop it off at one of our designated collection sites. The Yale Club will then take care of putting all of our Club’s contributions together into a big shipment to Love For Our Elders, an organization started by a current Yale student that distributes the cards to seniors around the globe. 

We encourage you to write as many cards as you’d like - it’s a fun, creative activity the whole family can do together! 

Feel free to reach out to Maria Vera Whelan if you have any questions: ([email protected]). 

More volunteer opportunities you can do from home! 

Volunteer with the Smithsonian online: From transcribing historical documents to contributing content from collections to Wikipedia, the Smithsonian has a variety of online volunteer opportunities you can do from the comfort of your home. Lean more:https://www.si.edu/volunteer/DigitalVolunteers 

Sew masks for hospital workers at University of Maryland: If you are crafty, consider sewing masks for healthcare workers in the University of Maryland hospital system. For details on how to participate, click here: https://www.umms.org/ummc/coronavirus/how-you-can-help/masks 

Create COVID-19 Care Packages for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations: You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at various Salvation Army locations. Learn more: https://salvationarmynca.org/volunteer/