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SPRING 2026 LETTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
IMG_1472.movThese Letters were written by students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in BC Canada, facilitated by Carson Adams at the KPU Pride Centre. From January to April 2026, a total of 23 participants wrote 57 letters (8 of which were petitions that had 14 signatures each) to 7 recipients.
There is a lot going on in the world and we hope to bring some instances of joy to those who receive our letters in hard times. <3
Based in Florida, the Queer Trans Project provides Build-A-Queer Kits—fully customizable care packages containing binders, packers, makeup, pride merchandise, and more—to those who need them most, with BIPOC individuals receiving priority early access to honour the additional barriers they face. You can lend your support to our queer and trans community by writing letters right from where you are. Each Build-A-Queer Kit recipient receives a heartfelt letter from someone like you, providing a sense of connection and affirmation.
12 Letters written
4 Writing sessions
3 Writing sessions
Based in Florida, Letters Against Depression is a non-profit organization that provides hope and support to those battling mental illnesses through handwritten letters, connecting people of all ages from over 60 countries. Over 1 billion people struggle with the burden of a mental illness. Mental illness is often seen as a taboo in society which makes it more difficult to seek support during dark times. Reach out to those battling mental illness to let them know that they matter, and that they are not alone.
12 Letters written
Based in Delaware, Point of Pride takes the cards you write and discretely mail them alongside support packages to trans people with barriers in accessing healthcare. 88% of recipients are trans youth under the age of 24. They send hundreds of support packages a month, and handwritten cards are always in short supply. All over the world, trans folks—particularly trans youth—face challenges simply by existing in systems that often don’t provide the support or protections for these folks to be able to not just live, but thrive. Remind someone that they are seen, supported, and valued.
12 Letters written
3 Writing sessions
5 Letters written
2 Writing sessions
Based in Montreal, the Prisoner Correspondence Project is a solidarity project for gay, lesbian, transsexual, transgender, gendervariant, two-spirit, intersex, bisexual and queer prisoners in Canada and the United States, linking them with people a part of these same communities outside of prison. Prisoners often identify the isolation as the most debilitating part of a prison sentence, and when a prisoner receives mail at mail call, it indicates to the guards and other prisoners that someone outside is paying attention and that whatever happens will be noticed. It has a tangible impact on reducing violence and administrative harassment.
Based in Ottawa, the Write For Rights campaign through Amnesty International Canada uses petitions and letters to bring hope to people in the direst of situations. When letters arrive in huge numbers, they are also an unmistakable reminder to prison authorities and others that the world is watching. For every case, there are two types of messages you can write – one to the person in authority and one to the person we are fighting for, or their family, so they know we will never forget them.
8 Letters written
2 Writing sessions
14 Petition signatures
2 Writing sessions
Based in Minnesota, the Letters For ICE Protesters are including in care packages to the ICE protesters in Minneapolis, facilitated through the North Side Community Support Program that provides access to community-based services, therapy, emergency food, employment supports, legal assistance, and more alongside People Incorporated, the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. The programs care packages include many resources as well as handwritten letters thanking the protesters for their efforts, serving as a reminder that joy is a vital part of resistance.
5 Letters written
Based in BC, Elisha Bonnis’ sexual assault court case has been dragged out due to a judge shortage. She was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the aftermath of the assault and now suffers from long episodes of anxiety and depression, while she continues to fight for her own justice.
2 Letters written
1 Writing session
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