Help us reach 100,000 isolated seniors
JOIN OUR MY DEAR FRIEND CAMPAIGN
Write holiday cards to brighten the lives of seniors living in care.
THREE EASY STEPS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You write My Dear Friend cards.
We match you with a senior home.
Your cards reach isolated seniors!
*Massage Envy Franchising is donating $20,500 to support GlamourGals with the goal of writing 25,000 cards to seniors—and we'd love your help with spreading even more cheer!
WRITE TOGETHER
Get crafty with friends, family, & colleagues.
Bring your community together around the kitchen, coffee or conference table — wherever you may be! Card writing is a meaningful addition to your holiday gatherings.
SPREAD MORE SMILES
Share our exclusive cards.
We’ve teamed up with watercolor artist Laura Babcock to create beautiful water color holiday cards. Make a donation to GlamourGals and download to get writing.
OUR MISSION
This holiday season help us spread holiday cheer to thousands of isolated seniors in care.
With a quick pivot during the pandemic, we launched My Dear Friend to write cards to our senior friends. My Dear Friend captures the thoughtful intention of the GlamourGals experience through hand-written cards. Already, we’ve brightened the lives of seniors with 250,000+ cards!
EMPLOYEE AND CLIENT ENGAGEMENT
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Foster community and engage your team in meaningful service with our interactive card writing workshops.
Have cards written and ready to send?
FAQs
What is GlamourGals?
Since 2000, GlamourGals has been creating intergenerational relationships to reduce elder loneliness. Learn more about our mission.
How did My Dear Friend start?
During the pandemic, we preserved the critical interactions between seniors and GlamourGals with safe and distanced programs, including My Dear Friend kind card writing.
How do I participate?
Sign up to receive an email with card writing tips and resources to get started.
Who can participate?
Anyone!
How do I know where to send my cards?
You’ll log the number of cards you wrote, and we’ll email you a senior home address and mailing instructions within 2 business days.
How many cards can I write?
As many as you can! Our goal is at least 100,000 cards written and sent this winter season.
How many times can I request a senior home address?
As many times as you like! Each time you log the number of completed cards, we will match you with a senior home and email you the mailing address within 2 business days.
Can I recommend a senior home to receive cards?
Yes! Ask the senior home to fill out this form to request cards.
Can I get a card back?
This program is designed so that cards can be easily distributed and read by any senior, possibly alone. Personal responses are not possible.
If I write more cards after I receive a senior home address, can I continue to send my cards there?
No. If you write more cards, please request a new address. We have many more senior homes that are looking forward to receiving your cards!
When is the last day I can request a senior home address?
Log your finished cards by Monday, December 15th.
How can I share this on social media?
Tag @glamourgals and #MyDearFriend to inspire others. We can’t wait to see your photos!
How do I get those beautiful, festive cards?
We teamed up with artist Laura Babcock to create seasonal, non-denominational designs. You can download them.
Can I get volunteer hours for writing cards?
Yes. The GlamourGals team can sign off on 1 hour of volunteer service for every 5 My Dear Friend cards you log with us.
How is Massage Envy supporting GlamourGals?
Massage Envy is donating $20,500 to support GlamourGals and our My Dear Friend campaign. They are also pledging to send 25,000 cards to brighten the holidays for seniors in care.
Card Writing Tips
Keep it simple or get creative—it’s up to you!
Please skip the glitter and go with stickers instead.
Add a kind message to make a senior’s day.
Place all cards in one envelope to make distribution easier for the senior home—no individual envelopes, please.