Santa Cruz Volunteers Asked To Send Father's Day Cards To Seniors In Care Facilities

Santa Cruz residents who want to mark Father's Day with a simple act of kindness have a chance to do it close to home. Family Service Agency and I-You Venture are asking for volunteers to write Father's Day and Thinking of You cards for seniors in assisted and skilled nursing facilities.

According to the announcement, residents in care facilities are often lonely and isolated, and a card can help brighten their day. The effort is aimed at reminding seniors that they are not forgotten.

The card drive is open to a wide range of participants, including schools and individuals, community organizations, classrooms, and families looking for a local service activity.

Donation items that may help with stress and loneliness, such as crossword puzzles, word search books, adult coloring books and lotions, are also accepted.

Cards and gift items can be dropped off at two Santa Cruz locations:

• FSA/I-You Venture at 104 Walnut Ave., #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

• Santa Cruz Volunteer Center, Attn: FSA, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

Office hours for drop-offs are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

People who want more information can contact I-You Venture at (831) 459-8917 or by email at Cleveland.n@fsa-cc.org.