Cards for Heroes
MISSION
To support our nation’s armed forces by sending blank greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them.
CURRENT TOTAL 4/12/09
126,731 cards have been sent to our heroes so far!
CARD DEADLINES: Father’s Day: May 8
The discussion thread as well as our personal blog posts began generating more and more interest, and thousands of cards were being mailed out regularly by our shippers.
Growing
In November of 2007, this project became more official with a website, in an effort to consolidate the information and provide an easy way for people to get involved. More and more card makers were finding out about the project, and appreciated the regular updates and reporting done through the website. A print shop donated the printing of our brochure, and those began to get mailed out. Blog challenges, promotional help by bloggers and company websites kept the enthusiasm spreading.
Reputation in the military
As more and more thousands of cards made it to the battlefields, CFH was added to a Chaplain training program for those transitioning into war zones. “They told me to contact you for cards,” said one Chaplain. “I heard they’re great for morale!” Requests for cards continue to come in, and it’s an honor to meet those requests with such incredible cards.
Comment by Lesli
This is such a fabulous idea! I have been fortunate to participate a couple of times!