Several
volunteers with the non-profit group Love Letters 2 Strangers gathered on
Saturday, April 2 in the Edmonton Meals on Wheels facility for a special
occasion. They spent several hours
crafting letters notes and cards that were soon distributed to seniors, people
with disabilities and the homebound. The
folks who will receive these gifts from the heart utilize Meals on Wheels, and
appreciate the kind words of encouragement.
Love
Letters 2 Strangers was founded by Ashley Green, 27, who is pictured
above. “I just woke up one day and
decided that I had to do this,” she explained.
“I know that these love letters are small, but I never doubt that each
one of them has the potential for greatness.”
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| Ashley Green, founder of Love Letters 2 Strangers, at the workshop |
The letters
were included in the meal boxes sent every day to clients. Those involved report these signs of
gratitude have tremendous health benefits for those who receive them.
“It’s
important for the physical and mental health of our clients to know they are
not forgotten about,” said Liz Tondu, Executive Director of Edmonton Meals on
Wheels. “These gestures can help reduce
our clients’ feelings of isolation and loneliness, leading to a greater sense
of safety and confidence in their aging process.”
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| Volunteers with Love Letters 2 Strangers display their gifts from the heart. |
Grant Cree is an Edmonton-based photojournalist focusing on photo and
video event coverage to help clients connect with their audiences. www.grantcree.ca 780-940-3228
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