Caring Resources for Tough Times

With everything going on in the world, what we really want to do is stay connected. If you’re looking for different ways to show you care, thinking about how you’ll celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, or just craving a little human connection, we’ve got you covered.
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Put more care in the world: 7 reasons to send a card
Sending a card is an easy, thoughtful, personal way to stay connected during these tough times. Here are seven ideas for connecting you need now.
How to be more caring: practical tips from thoughtful people
We asked some of our most thoughtful friends for advice on how to be more caring.
Why and how to show you care
It turns out humans are wired to care for each other. Find out more about why it’s so important.
Empathy quotes
Save and share these quotes for reminders that we’re all in this life together and doing the best we can.
Comforting words: what to say and do in tough times
The next time you’re struggling with how to help, try these comforting words and ways to show you care.
How to start a prayer chain
Learn what a prayer chain is and how to start one.
Brighten a day with words of encouragement
Want to encourage someone, but don’t know where to begin? Follow these simple steps.
Words of comfort for serious illness
Here’s a few things to consider as you look for the right words of comfort.
Comforting grief quotes
We hope these words of comfort can help ease feelings of heartache—for you or someone who needs them.
How to organize a card shower
Bring friends and family together to make someone’s day with a card shower- an easy way to celebrate, encourage, comfort, or thank someone special.
Grief support: How to help someone who is grieving immediately after a loss
Follow these steps to help someone with their grief, know what to say on social media, and offer sympathy to someone immediately after a death.
What to write
A card is the perfect way to connect, whether you’re across the hall, across the street or across the country. We’ve got tips on what to write. (Pssst: You can also use them in letters and even conversations.)
Encouragement messages: what to write in an encouragement card
Write the words or send the laugh that gets someone through a rough time.
Get well wishes: what to write in a get-well card
Help finding comforting words for a case of the sniffles or a serious illness.
Friendship messages: what to write in a friendship card
There’s no better time to remind someone how much they matter to you.
Thinking of you messages: what to write in a thinking of you card
Ideas to help you reach out, check in and say you care.
Sympathy messages: what to write in a sympathy card
Our words can’t take away the pain of losing a loved one, but they can help a grieving friend feel loved and supported.
Gratitude messages: what to write in an appreciation card
Sometimes it takes an interruption to daily life to remind us how much we count on the dedication of teachers, the expertise of nurses and doctors, or the dependability of mail carriers, just to name a few. These pros are absolutely worthy of our gratitude for doing what they do day in and day out. And we don’t have to wait for a special occasion to thank them.
Remember self-care
Fill up your tank so you can care for others.
What is self-care?
Learn what self-care is and tips for practicing it.
Self-care quotes – because you deserve them
A collection of quotes to inspire your self-care practice.
How to journal
Choose the approach that works for you with these tips.
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