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2020 has been a year like no other, with the pandemic and a crisis of race relations in America. Community organizing is more important than ever, to keep each other safe and to build networks of support in times of need.

​Our At Home MLK Day Card-Making Drive starts now! Please join us to make seasonal greeting cards to Veterans at the Bedford VA, active military personnel, and healthcare workers at Lawrence Community Health Centers. 

Important Dates and Card-Making Instructions

Sign-up to Volunteer
The sign-up form will be open from December 19-January 10th.

Home Delivery
You must sign-up by January 8th to qualify for home delivery (Lexington residents only.)

Returning Completed Cards at Grace Chapel
Return your completed cards that are signed, dry, folded and packaged back into the Ziplock bags you received them in between 9:00 am - 5:00pm on Monday, January 18 through Friday, January 22nd at the designated collection box by the front door at Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421.

Zoom Party
Join our Card Making Party on Zoom on January 18th from 2:00-3:30pm. (Register on Sign-up Form. You can edit your Form response.)
Instructions:
  1. Find the MLK Day stamp. This is the back of your card.
  2. Decorate the front of your card. Be creative: try collaging, printing out images, and using stamps to take your cards to the next level! You can find examples of completed cards below.
  3. Write a theme-appropriate note inside the card. They don’t need to say the same thing, but try to keep all messages close to your selected theme (e.g., Thank You for Your Service or Valentine’s Greetings). Suggestions can be found below.
  4. Sign your first name only inside the card.
  5. If using adhesives or wet media, let dry fully before returning your card to the bag with the others.
Remember:
  • Be respectful with your words and imagery.
  • No mention of God or religious messages.
  • Please do not use glitter or 3-dimensional decorations.
  • Allow adhesives or wet media to fully dry before folding and returning to the bag.

Card-Making Resources

As this MLK Day event will be taking place at home, you will be required ​to provide some supplies. Never fear! Card-making supplies come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

We have a limited amount of supplies available for those who need. Please indicate this on your Sign Up Form.
  • Pens/Markers
  • Crayons
  • Colored pencils
  • Acrylic paint
  • Stamps
  • Stickers
  • Scissors
  • Colored paper
  • Cutouts from magazines/newspapers
  • Small ribbons
  • Printable designs from web
  • Tape/Glue

Free Digital Download Printables 

Click here to download 1 PDF file containing hand-drawn Hearts, Stars, Patterned backgrounds, etc. See examples of how to use these below.

​Using Printable Sheets For Your Cards:

These are super versatile...
  • Print, Color, Decorate, Cut and Paste Whole
  • Print, Cut, Use Hearts and Stars as Stencils for drawing
  • Print, Color Hearts and Stars, Cut and Paste them onto a any paper background
  • Mix and Match

Don't know what to write inside your cards?
Try something like this:

Thank You for
Your Service

For Active and Retired Military:
  • Thank you for your service
  • With deepest gratitude
  • Thank you for defending our country
  • Thank you for defending our democracy

​Happy Valentine's Day to You

For any kind of person:
  • Thinking of you
  • Hope you have a nice day
  • Wishing you a day of happy thoughts
  • Wishing you a day full of sunny smiles

Thank You for 
​Saving Lives

For front line health care workers:
  • Thank you for ALL you do
  • You are a health HERO
  • Thank you for your service to humanity
  • Thank you, you are a Front-Line Hero

Sample Card Designs