Through twitter I stumbled upon this great organization called Hope is in the Cards. It all started when founder Russ Hann was totally down on his luck professionally during this down economy. Instead of wallowing in self pity he decided to think of a way he could uplift the others around him who were also struggling. He decided that sending a note of encouragement would probably make someone’s day.
“What if every American sent just one letter or card of support to another American. What would happen? What would it do to our collective national spirit if the word HOPE was written on the back of every envelope?
“You’d go to your mailbox and it would be filled with something besides bills and collections notices. It would contain HOPE. And better yet, you might even have a personal card or letter from someone saying THANK YOU or I BELIEVE IN YOU.”
Russ’s organization hosts events where they have this big red wall covered in greeting cards. Passers by can take a card from the wall, write a note to someone and have it mailed for free. As each card comes off the wall, the word HOPE is revealed on the wall. The wall of hope.
So how can you spread hope? Simple!
1. Make or buy a card
2. Write a note of thanks or encouragement on the card
3. Write the word HOPE on the envelope
4. Mail the card!
Kudos to Russ and his efforts. I love what he is doing. When the media and everyone around us seems to be so negative he is making an effort to spread encouragement and HOPE.
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