HOW TO DEPLOY YOUR LETTERS
Before your letters reach the hands of our troops, they need to pass through mission prep. No envelopes, no glitter, and no personal contact info. Stack them, bundle them, and ship them out to our National Mail Intake Facility. Follow the briefing below to ensure your letter makes it overseas.
A Million Thanks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tax ID# 26-0361789
LETTER GUIDELINES
Handwritten Letters Only, Please!
A Million Thanks proudly accepts only handwritten letters and handmade cards for our troops. A handwritten message is far more meaningful to the heroes who receive them.
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Address your letters generically (e.g., “Dear Hero” or “Dear Veteran”). Do not write to a specific individual.
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We deliver letters to all branches of the U.S. military, regardless of location.
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Only include positive, encouraging messages. Negative messages will be discarded.
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Be creative—draw pictures, share about yourself, and let them know their service matters.
Please do not:
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include your contact information.
- use glitter, confetti, or anything not securely attached.
- send food or care package items.
Please Note: We no longer accept store-bought or commercially printed cards—even if they’re personalized. Please send handmade cards only.
Please email us if you have questions! [email protected]
Letters that do not meet these requirements can not be sent.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
All letters are reviewed before being sent to the military. ‼️Please do not place multiple letters in individual envelopes‼️ We do not send envelopes to the troops. Including them will slow down the screening process and the envelopes will be discarded.
If you are sending multiple letters:
- Again, Do not put letters in individual envelopes.
- Bundle letters in stacks of approxitmaltey 50 using rubber bands.
- Group similar-sized letters together.
- Place all bundles in one large envelope or box.
SAMPLE LETTERS
MAILING ADDRESS
.Our team screens every letter to ensure it meets our guidelines and contains only positive, appropriate content. We then bundle and organize letters by size, package them carefully, and prepare them for international shipping.
A suggested donation of $1 per letter helps tremendously with these ongoing costs.
While a donation is not required to send your letters, it is truly appreciated and makes it possible for us to continue delivering encouragement to those who serve.
Please include your contact information and email address with your donation. This helps us send your receipt quickly and ensures we can properly acknowledge your support.
Prefer to drop off letters??
A drop-off location is a local business that has volunteered to act as a collection site for letters. Businesses must apply and be approved to become official drop-off partners.
To find a location near you, click the “Find a Drop-off Location” button. Please contact the location in advance to confirm they are currently accepting letters.