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Cards arrive at the front lines

More postcards have safely arrived in Ukraine, providing warmth along with essential supplies to Defenders of Ukraine during winter. The initiative encourages everyone to participate, especially involving children in creating postcards. Interested individuals can request free postcards and access guidance on organizing writing efforts. Handwritten letters significantly uplift the soldiers’ spirits.

Postcards That Carry Courage

The article emphasizes the emotional impact of sending postcards to Ukrainian defenders amid the conflict. Through the initiative “Postcards to the Front,” communities across Canada, such as Kamloops, British Columbia, engage in heartfelt writing, fostering connections and solidarity. The project highlights the healing power of communication, demonstrating how simple gestures can inspire hope and resilience…

Save the date! February 8th

Join us on February 8, 2026, at Oshawa Museum from 1:30-3:30pm to write postcards to Defenders of Ukraine. Open to all ages, with free supplies provided. If you have any lying around, bring blank postcards. For those unable to attend, we can provide cards for your own postcard-writing activities.

Day of Unity in Ukraine

We celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Unity (January 22nd) by writing postcards to Defenders, including some just hot off the presses of Coba Studios. On this day, as every day, we think of all residents of Ukraine doing all they can to survive a hard cold winter, many without power to heat their homes, cook their…

British Columbia shout-out

Michelle H. and her colleagues from the BC General Employees Union have been striking for fair wages and dignity, writing postcards to support Ukraine’s Defenders. They emphasize global solidarity for front-line workers, highlighting the impact of inflation in their province. Cards are available for anyone wishing to join this supportive initiative. Free.

2025 Xmas love to Ukraine

Nearly 3,000 Christmas postcards were sent from Canada to front line defenders in Ukraine, thanks to volunteers and organized events. Contributors included both veteran postcard warriors and newcomers, with many messages written in Ukrainian. This heartfelt initiative aims to provide warmth and support to Defenders of Ukraine during the holiday season. Thank you, postcard warriors!

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