America’s Adopt a Soldier Seeks 300K Thank-You Letters for Deployed Service Members and Veteran

National Care Letter Campaign invites families, schools, businesses and community groups to participate through Dec. 31

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WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of Veterans Day, America’s Adopt A Soldier® is inviting Americans to share a handwritten message of gratitude through its 2026 National Care Letter Campaign.

The organization aims to collect more than 300,000 cards and letters for deployed service members and veterans in veterans homes and hospitals.

“Annually, over 200,000 care letters were shared,” said Mary Keeser, America’s Adopt A Soldier® Founder. “This year, the goal is to reach over 300,000, which would allow us to send at least four letters to every Veteran in a Veterans Home or Veterans Hospital as well as to our deployed Service Members.”

“The cards and letters we receive are drawn or written by a diverse group of individuals, from 3 years-old to over 100 years-old,” Mary adds. “From kitchen tables to classrooms, to businesses, to college dorms to faith-based establishments, the pens, pencils, crayons and pieces of paper used to create messages of hope, appreciation, unity and support will have a positive impact. The letters of care are truly the caring pulse of America towards our Service men and women.”

Participants can write a note of thanks, create a handmade card or draw a picture expressing appreciation for a recipient’s service and sacrifices. Families, classrooms, college groups, businesses, faith communities and civic organizations are encouraged to take part together.

Cards and letters will be accepted through Dec. 31, 2026. Mail contributions to:

America’s Adopt A Soldier
5240 Port Royal Rd Ste 204
Springfield, VA 22151

For campaign information, visit www.americasadoptasoldier.org.