I was listening to NPR yesterday afternoon on the way to tutoring. One story was so heart-warming and had me in tears that I had to write about it. The discussion was about the U.S. Post Office and what they do with all those letters to Santa each year.
The only time the USPS violates the rule to never open anyone’s mail is at Christmas, and they open the letters to Santa Clause. People, ordinary local citizens of a community, come to read through several letters and pick one or more to provide Christmas presents for a needy family or make someone’s Christmas wish come true. It’s a fantastic way to be philanthropic.
They read a few of the letters on the air, and some of the wishes and requests were heart-breaking. One letter, the one that had me crying, was the letter asking Santa to find her dog, and if he found the dog, she would need a new collar and leash for it.
Kids ask for a new school uniform, basic clothing, a winter coat, or boots to wear in the snow. Some ask for a better job for their mom or dad. The postmaster interviewed said that many kids ask for necessities, and too often not any toys or luxuries at all. Those are the kids he and his community want to reach.
This is a great way to help kids who write those heart-breaking letters to Santa in your community. Volunteer at your local main post office, read through the letters to Santa and pick one or more to “answer”.
Make Christmas wishes come true for one or more kids and their families in your community.
\\ tags: Answer Letters to Santa, being the change i wish to see, Christmas, Letters to Santa, Philanthropy
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