Sunshine Mail: a New Outreach Opportunity, from Paula Goodson and Tina Otto
by Paula Goodson and Tina Otto on August 13, 2020
St Liz is beginning a special outreach to the residents of Buda’s two Assisted Living facilities, Sodalis and Buda Oaks. We hope to gift them a break from isolation and loneliness with Sunshine Mail. Making a true difference can be simple, yet so impactful. At this time there are 65 residents, so we need lots and lots of letters! There will be a mailbox on the porch at church where it will be easy for you to drop them off. New Deadline: June 27, 2021
How it works:
For questions, contact Paula Goodson at spee@austin.rr.com
1, 2, 3, Church!
backHow it works:
- Handwrite a letter. No typing. Make it legible with large writing.
- Introduce yourself. Maybe tell a story about yourself. Tell what you are doing now. Maybe tell a riddle or a joke.
- Express that they are loved. That they are important. Give them a unique message that comes from your heart. Make them feel special. Tell them something that will make them happy.
- Avoid writing dates in case there is a delay in getting the mail there.
- Avoid religious comments so it will be appropriate for all recipients.
- Sign your first name only with no address. This is a one-way conversation.
- Put it in an envelope addressed to “Dear Friend”, “For a special person”, “A happy day to you”, “Sunshine Mail”, or the like.
- Be creative!
- Use bright colors
- Draw a picture or use stickers
- Use your own personal touches
- Let your inner child or preteen out to decorate the letter and envelope
- Make it personal, detailed, thoughtful, and heartfelt
- Get the whole family involved!
For questions, contact Paula Goodson at spee@austin.rr.com
1, 2, 3, Church!