Support A Soldier
Even if don't know anyone serving in the military you can send a letter that will be distributed to soldiers longing for a word from home. Anysoldier.com lists military members serving overseas who are willing to accept mail and distribute it to troops who don't have family.
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayDecember 3, 2011
Send A Card To Someone Who's Sick
A child who's sick would love to get a card from you. To find out more, go here. November 26, 2011
Write To The President
What would you like to tell the president? You can write or email him at this address: President Barack H. Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Email: www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ November 20, 2011
Speak Out!
Has a news event ever made you mad? Has crime ever made you afraid? Has a sports hero ever made you proud? Why not tell your community how you feel? Write a letter to your local newspaper. Explain how the news event made you feel. End your letter with your name, your age, and your phone number. Mail it to the editor of your local paper. October 15, 2011
Write An Email For Peace
Would you like the world to be a more peaceful place? Email your Representative and tell him or her what you think. To find your Rep's email address, go here. July 20, 2011
Write About Peace
Write a poem about peace and what it means to you. Share it with someone. June 2, 2011
Help Cut Down On Packaging
Sometimes companies put their email addresses on their products. If a company is using too much packaging, write to the company and ask that less packaging be used. May 28, 2011
Write Letters
Write a letter for the environment. The people who are destroying our environment have names and addresses. To learn more about how you can stop them, go here. March 17, 2011
Help Save Whales
Many families in Japan eat whale meat. Whales are incredible animals that need our help to survive. Write to the Japanese Embassy, 2520 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20008 to explain why whales need our protection. March 9, 2011
Speak For Wild Animals
Write to your senator, representative, or President Obama. Their email and snail mail address are listed under the "Write!" Tag (to the left). You can also draw a picture of your favorite animal or name animals that you especially like. Put your name and age on the picture. Here's a sample letter: "Wild animals need clean air and water. Wild animals need a place to live. Please help protect the wild animals that are endangered. Thank you!" March 7, 2011
Express Your Opinion
PBS has a page on its website where a child can express an opinion about health, schools, and the Earth. If you have an opinion to express, go here. February 26, 2011
Write To Congress
Did you know that someone in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. represents you? Think of an issue that’s important to you and tell your Representative. Here’s a sample letter to get you started: (Name of Representative) U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman ___________: My name is Jason and I am in the third grade. We’re studying the ocean and I’m very concerned about (whales, polar bears, dolphins, etc.) Too much trash is being dumped into the oceans and it’s hurting everyone. People and animals need a clean environment. Please write and tell me what you’re doing to solve this problem. Sincerely, (Your name Address) You can find the name of your Representative here. February 16, 2011
Write To Your Senator
Every state has two senators who help make laws for all United States citizens. Write to your senator and express your opinion about something of importance to you. You can find the name of your senator and his/her email address here. February 5, 2011
Send A Card
Has someone in your life done something nice for you? Every week, send an electronic card to someone special. People appreciate knowing that you're thinking about them. January 6, 2011
Write To The World Bank
The World Bank offers loans, advice, and other services to developing countries. Write to the President of the World Bank and ask him to stop financing projects which damage rainforests, using methods like clear-cutting--a way of cutting down trees that destroys entire forests. World Bank - President 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 http://www.worldbank.org |
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