Letter writing project

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Oregon Humanities, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has just announced a new letter-exchange program for Oregonians. The program, titled "Dear Stranger," requires participants to write a letter to a stranger and mail it to the organization. The letter writers may sign their letters or remain anonymous, but by providing their name and address to the stranger who will get their letter, they might get a reply.

Additionally, the participants send a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that they may receive a letter from a stranger as part of the exchange.

For more details, visit the Oregon Humanities website.

This particular program is just for those who live in Oregon. Do you know of any such programs in other states? If there is no letter exchange in your state, try contacting your local humanities organization and encourage them to follow Oregon's lead.

Oregon Humanities, formerly the Oregon Council for the Humanities, was established in 1971 and is one of five statewide partners of the Oregon Cultural Trust. The organization's mission is to connect Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities. The group's vision is "An Oregon that invites diverse perspectives, explores challenging questions, and strives for just communities."

What a great way to celebrate National Card and Letter Writing Month!