How can I send a card to a senior?
Always label Senior Isolation Sidekicks on your card.
There are 4 ways that you can send a card to a senior.
If you would like to send a handmade card:
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First, make your handmade card keeping in mind the guidelines listed below. Then, choose one of our partner facilites(listed on our HOME PAGE) and send it through the mail to the address listed for the facility.
If you would like to send a virtual card:
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Create a handmade card and take a picture of it to upload to the google form below, without filling in the rest of the information that's not required on the form OR
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Create a virtual card using a website or app like Canva to upload to the google form below, without filling in the rest of the information that's not required on the form OR
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Fill out the google form below with a message you would like to send to a senior. If this is the option you choose, DO NOT upload anything to the question where it says "If you would like to upload your own card, as a PDF or Image, you may do so here."
Dos
Follow the steps listed above
Always label Senior Isolation Sidekicks on your card
Be positive!
Be courteous
Be creative with cards
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Ex. make a crossword puzzle with your hobbies
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Ex. Add drawings with color
Talk about your hobbies, likes, and dislikes
Send a picture of a pet or a piece of art, etc.
Visit https://www.yapakids.org/programs-card-making to sign up for cardmaking classes for kids(grades 1-8) or to become a volunteer to teach classes.
Don'ts
Avoid using inappropriate language
Avoid controversial issues
Avoid mentioning health of the seniors
Avoid including the exact date
Avoid including private information about yourself
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Ex. Address, last name
Avoid sending a picture of yourself
Example Card
Dear friend,
Hello! My name is __________ and I am ________ years old. I hope you are doing well. I enjoy ______, ________, _________. I wanted to write to you because _________. What are some hobbies that you have? My hobbies are _____, _______, and ______. I have ____ siblings, my favorite food is ______, and my favorite place I have been is ________. Currently, _____ is on my mind. I look forward to _________. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
_____(first name only or anonymous)
Senior Isolation Sidekicks(Don't forget to include this!)