Service Project

While at CKC-Nashville, I stumbled across a pretty awesome group and thought, "This would be a GREAT service project for our group!

It is Operation Write Home.


This group sends handmade cards to troops around the world so that they have cards to send back to family and friends.

We will be collecting cards each month at our crop. I will send them to the volunteer shippers and they will disburse them to the troops. If you would like to do this as an individual, please feel free to do so.

Here are some basic items to remember (and they are explained better on their blog and website):

(1) No glitter - there are some items that are acceptable, so check the website for more info

(2) Themes - general is best (missing you, thinking of you, hello, love, etc.) birthday (especially children), and holiday themes.

(3) Size - Should be A2 size which is a folded size of 4¼" x 5½" Any other size needs to include an envelope

(4) Handmade ONLY - our troops LOVE choosing these cards to send to their loved ones. Please no store-bought cards

(5) AnyHero Cards - Also think about sending a thank you note to one of our troops. These are distributed to those who rarely receive mail or are in need of encouragement.

There are other guidelines and information, so please check out their website.