“Kind Words Can Be Short and Easy to Speak, But Their Echoes Are Truly Endless.”—Mother Teresa
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has established a dedicated P.O. Box for those who want to share a note of encouragement to people in Newtown, CT.
After a major tragedy we wonder if there is anything we can do to really help, and often feel powerless to connect in a meaningful way. If you want to share a message of hope and support with residents Newtown, CT, the postal service is offering an option.
They have made special arrangements to receive and distribute cards and letters bearing condolences and words of encouragement at the following address to first responders and families of shooting victims. Please share this blog with friends, relatives and associates. The goal is to blanket residents of Newtown with words of comfort and support.
The address is: P.O. Box 3700, Newtown, CT 06470.
Feel free to send cards, notes and letters. The USPS does not require an addressee name for this special P.O. Box.
HOW WILL THEY MANAGE IT?
According to a report in the Business News Daily, the postal service is dispatching additional workers to assist with the processing during what is traditionally their busiest season of the year.
Local community group volunteers are partnering with the USPS to ensure distribution. They will assist in monitoring content to ensure that only appropriate material is shared with recipients.
WORTH THE EFFORT
As a nation we send fewer letters via the US Postal Service, preferring the immediacy of email or texting. This opportunity invites us to slow down a moment and invest in helping a grieving community to heal. Let’s generate an endless echo of comfort.