About Us
Founded in 2020, Distant Hugs is a student-led volunteer organization with the initiative to collect and deliver homemade cards to seniors in assisted living facilities. Our goal is to spread joy and send a “distant hug” through each card and its handwritten, meaningful message. Our current initiatives include organizing seasonal card drives, collecting DIY card kits for patients at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, and a pen pal program that connects students around the U.S. with elderly immigrants. Through these initiatives, we hope to foster a sense of belonging for elderly individuals experiencing social isolation and promote intergenerational connection.
Our Reach
Over the past few years, we have received over 4,000 cards from numerous high school clubs and hundreds of student volunteers from Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, and Florida! Cards have been delivered to elderly residents in assisted living facilities across the Pacific Northwest region.
Project information is posted on our Instagram @distant_hugs. Follow us to stay up-to-date!
