Cards of Hope
Announcement
Cards of Hope Closed In September 2025
This page has been updated with other ways you can send supportive messages to vulnerable youth.
Thank you for helping us spread hope.
For over a decade, Braid’s Cards of Hope program collected greeting cards for foster youth around the country. Unfortunately, the program has outgrown our budget and our staffing, and we are closing Cards of Hope in September 2025. We are grateful to the thousands of individuals and groups who sent cards over these years, and we hope you will consider getting involved with some of the other wonderful organizations below.
Braid’s primary mission of supporting foster youth through a team-based mentoring program continues - if you are in the Bay Area, we hope you will join us! If you are elsewhere, you can support a team as a facilitator.
Other organizations
to support
Cards for Cubs
Business Sponsorship
Cards for Cubs holds a card drive during the month of March to collect blank, handmade cards that will be distributed to social workers and foster card agencies.
Cardz for Kidz
Cardz for Kidz
Cardz for Kidz brings smiles, support, and encouragement to children, families, seniors, and veterans in hospitals, schools, senior living facilities, and other nonprofit organizations around the world.
Help Our Kids
Give by Check
Help Our Kids volunteers write a note or letter to a foster child approximately twice monthly and send occasional small care packages in recognition of a birthday or a major holiday to kids who have no visitors or family connections.
Foster Love
Another Way
Foster Love offers several virtual service projects that you can complete as an individual or a group.
Have more questions?
Testimonials
Hear from volunteers who have sent cards
“Our nursing home residents truly enjoyed this project and it gave them a feeling of accomplishment. They would like to make Cards of Hope as part of their community service on a monthly basis.”
Susan Moore
Activity Director
Villa at Great Lakes Crossing Nursing Center Detroit, MI
“We are a service organization from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. We strive to serve our community in any way we can. We love what you guys do! Keep spreading love!”
Clasped Hands in Service
(CHIS)
“It is inspiring and heartwarming that you all take the time to help these kids during their uncertain times. While I have not been an actual foster child, I have had personal circumstances that left me without family. During that time, all I needed were words of encouragement and guidance.”
Maya
“We hope these handmade cards will brighten and encourage the many youth you serve. Your mentoring program and commitment to these often-forgotten children hearten and inspire us – we sincerely thank you for all you do.”
Emily Saldico
VP-Service
Square and Circle Club San Francisco, CA
“Thank you for spending your time and effort to make the world a better place by creating connections, spreading hope and awareness, and sending out thoughts and well wishes to kids who need it.”
From your friends at Crane Aerospace
Lynnwood, WA
“Clearsulting as a team really enjoyed making Cards of Hope for the youth supported by Braid Mission. Knowing the cards can have a positive influence on a kid’s day as they see the handwritten note is second to none. We would love to continue supporting this awesome cause in the future.”
Clearsulting core team
You can contribute to lasting transformation from home.
You don’t have to be local or even leave your house to make a lasting difference in the lives of youth in foster care.