Everyone deserves
A Bright Spot in the day!

Who doesn’t like surprise mail? A Bright Spot sends uplifting messages to anyone who could use a kind letter, note, or card.

Simple as that. 

We aim to make others feel seen, heard, appreciated, supported, and loved.
We do this through supportive cards and notes. Who doesn’t like a surprise “Bright Spot in their day?”
Whatever the need for A Bright Spot, we’ll be there to brighten the day with a card or uplifting note.

We send free cards to individuals, caregivers, hospitalized children and seniors,
deployed service members, or anyone who needs a reminder that they are loved and appreciated.

We are moving our Operations!

Our new card shipping address is:
44573 Yarmouth Dr.,
Ashburn, VA 20147 

NOMINATIONS

Nominations

If you want to nominate someone or yourself
for A Bright Spot, click the icon above.

GROUP REQUESTS

Please click the icon above if you want to request
A Bright Spot for an organization or group.

VOLUNTEER

If you are interested in providing cards click the icon above.

Donate

If you are interested in donating to A Bright Spot click the icon above.

The Power of Cards

The findings of the recent experiments, carried out by the Brighton-based independent laboratory Mindlab, confirmed that greeting cards increase the sense of well-being. [SEE THE FULL ARTICLE]

u003cemu003eSimply put, if you receive one, you feel better. Time is the most precious gift anyone can give. So, if someone spends time choosing, writing then giving or posting a greeting card, the recipient knows they have been given some of the sender’s precious time …u003c/emu003e
DR. LYNDA SHAW
Leading Neuroscientist

What people are saying about us …

Fox5DC: ‘A Bright Spot’ organization spreads joy one card at a time [Video]
The cards we received from A Bright Spot were awesome.  They were simple but meaningful and sometimes it’s the littlest things that can make the biggest different for the families here at the Ronald McDonald House.  Plus, our staff loved receiving a note as well, what a great way to brighten someone day and put a smile on their face!u003cbru003e u003cbru003eThanks again!
u003cstrongu003eEmily Zikorusu003c/strongu003e
u003cstrongu003eDirector of Annual Giving, RMHC Marylandu003c/strongu003e
I wanted to let you know that we received the donation of cards you and other volunteers so thoughtfully created! We will look to place these cards in our Great Room for our guest families and I will be in touch as guests continue to grab cards to brighten their days.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eThis is a wonderful idea and I thank you so much again for thinking of us as an Organization that could benefit from these beautiful, thoughtful cards.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eThank you!
u003cstrongu003eOlivia Kresseu003c/strongu003e
u003cstrongu003eVolunteer Services Coordinator, RMHC Eastern Wisconsinu003c/strongu003e
I am part of a Church Ministry and contacted Bright Spot to get more information. Fast reply and super easy. Our group got together for breakfast and then wrote out cards for about 100 kids. Thanks Bright Spot for helping kids have a little Bright Spot in their day. We plan on supporting this organization often.
Mary Crowe
My children have received multiple notes and cards from Bright Spot that had a caring message inside just to let them know they were being thought of. They were thrilled to receive a little piece of mail that was just for them. I highly recommend contacting Bright Spot if you want to send a message to a child (or anyone!) to help brighten their day.
Donna-Rose Dingee
Thank you to a Bright Spot for all the support that have given, specially with me being overseas, They have been a big supporter especially with not having family and friends around for holidays or special events. Thank you to all the people who help out Bright Spot.
J.C.
US Air Force Airman
Bright spot has sent me cards at the exact time I have u003cstrongu003eneededu003c/strongu003e them for encouragement and support. Dede is a great leader with this organization and has a great heart and passion to help and encourage and support people with a bright spot of a handwritten card. It is really REALLLLLY so rewarding to receive. K. B
K. B.
Ohio
Bright Spot brings kindness into our crazy world. We forget how something as simple as a note can uplift a person and show them self-worth and happiness.u003cbru003eIf you know someone or an organization that would benefit with an uplifting note in the mail please message A Bright Spot.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWe need more acts of kindness in this world!
L. B. H.
Virginia
Truly the most friendly team ever! Had so much fun while making cards for people in need.
A. H.
United Kingdom
Fox5DC: Bringing joy to seniors, military personnel [Video]

Some of the organizations we Brighten lives for …

Click on the Group Requests button to add your group!