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A fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.
What started as a small idea—sending thank-you letters to troops—has grown into a nationwide movement that has delivered nearly 12 million messages of gratitude over the past 21 years.
There are a multitude of reasons to pay special attention to your heart health, but one of the largest might be the rate of death from heart disease.
This time of year, it can be hard to escape the winter blues. But even the smallest light can brighten someone’s day.
Sharron Thompson, a longtime resident of Detroit, is on a mission to support her neighbors, especially those seeking relief from the cold.
The February "Go 4 It" event successfully generated 1,444 cards and letters for seniors, troops overseas, and children in foster care, with a focus on spreading love and encouragement.
Local 4 has been out all day with viewers and volunteers helping "Send Some Love" to people who might need it. There's been an amazing turnout on Tuesday (Feb. 25), with people donating arts and crafts supplies and coming out to write heartfelt letters to seniors, foster kids, and active duty service members.
A special letter writing event at the Oak Park Community Center has received an amazing response from the community. The event is spreading love by sending letters to seniors, active military, and foster children.
Our letter-writing event at the Oak Park Community Center drew a great turnout, with participants like Geralyn Stephens Gunn, who donated card supplies in memory of her card-making mother, and Ciara Jelsone, representing Rocket Mortgage, joining in to create cards full of encouragement, gratitude, and love.
For this Go 4 It, our team and members of the community are writing thoughtful cards to seniors, active duty service members, and kids in foster care to brighten up their days.
The "Go 4 It" event is underway at the Oak Park Community Center, where participants are creating cards and letters for seniors, active-duty military members, and children in foster care. Ty Steele and Kimberly Gill show how this initiative aims to spread love and kindness.
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) is organizing a "Go 4 It" event at the Oak Park Community Center on February 25th, focusing on creating homemade cards and letters for seniors, military members, and foster children. Kayla Perry, the Marketing and Communications Manager for DAAA, highlights the agency's goal of engaging seniors through activities and programs, emphasizing the universal experience of aging. The letter-writing process is seen as a means to enhance quality of life and foster a supportive network for individuals as they age.
A fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.
You can help us Go 4 It next Tuesday as we will be writing letters and making cards for seniors, active duty military, and foster children. Whether through donations or heartfelt messages, everyone can play a role in uplifting foster children in our community. For those unable to contribute financially or by being a foster parent - writing letters can provide foster children with a profound sense of love and recognition, reminding them they are valued and not alone.
The "Go For It" award highlights "Dog Aide," an organization dedicated to keeping pets with their owners during challenging times. With a mission rooted in love and respect, volunteers in Redford provide essential services such as pet food, vaccinations, and spay/neutering to pet owners facing hardships.
