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Birthday and Holiday Cardmaking

Brighten an older adult’s day by sharing the joy of a handmade greeting card! Whether for a birthday or holiday, your thoughtful creation will bring warmth, connection, and a smile to someone who truly appreciates it.

Location: Out in the Community

Age Group: Adults 18+ Teens Tweens College Students Graduate Students Families

Making a birthday or holiday card can bring joy to an older adult.
Flexible

About Cardmaking

Creating a handmade card is a simple, fun, and meaningful way to bring joy to an older adult while supporting DOROT’s work to foster connection and community. 

Thanks to our volunteers, each year we send birthday cards to more than 3,000 older adults—for some, it’s the only acknowledgement they receive on their special day. We also welcome beautifully-crafted cards for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, and Passover, celebrating the holidays with a personalized touch.

Whether you’re looking for a creative activity on a rainy day or organizing a project for your community, school, or corporate group, making a card is a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day.

For tips on making your card extra special, check out our helpful guidelines and inspiration gallery!

Please include the Cardmaking Project Form with your handmade cards to ensure they reach a DOROT older adult. Send your completed cards, along with the form, to:

DOROT
171 West 85th Street
New York, NY 10024
ATTN: Cardmaking Project

Thank you for the beautiful birthday card. Sometimes I forget my own birthday but the DOROT family remembered. I put the card together with my other treasures to see and remember your lovely thought.
Steven D.

Interested in Participating as a Group of 10 or More?

DOROT volunteer ambassadors are available to facilitate fun and meaningful card-making events. These 45 – 60-minute events, held in person in Manhattan or via Zoom, are perfect for groups of 10 or more friends, colleagues, or family members.

Interested in hosting an event? We’d love to help! Contact us at volunteers@dorotusa.org to learn more.

Your kindness and creativity can bring so much joy—thank you for making a difference!