Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. At OH, students in the new Letters of Love club are turning simple handwritten notes into messages of hope for people facing difficult times.
“Every meeting that we have, there is a list that we should write on a card, and things we shouldn’t write on a card,” said OH senior and club president Emma Chabot. “So every meeting is us writing these cards, and then we send them to the global nonprofit, where they then send them to hospitals that are nearby.”
Letters of Love is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading encouragement through handwritten letters, giving students a simple but meaningful way to make an impact.
“I believe that it’s a really cool and cute message, and it’s also something fun to get people involved,” said OH senior and vice president Makenzie Wickie.
The OH chapter of Letters of Love meets once a month on Thursdays, where members gather to write thoughtful and encouraging letters, often aimed at sick children who may need a boost of positivity.
Chabot said one of her main goals is to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members.
“I want to create an environment where everyone can just be themselves [by] sharing love and kindness and encouragement to others,” said Chabot.
The idea for the OH chapter originated over the summer from Chabot, who had an interest in pursuing a career in a hospital setting. The club held its first meeting during the second semester and has already grown to 68 members.
As the club continues to expand, leaders hope it will remain a lasting part of the OH community.
“I would want it to keep growing and get bigger,” said Wickie. “It’s already big with how recently it started, but I hope that at some point it can be as big as something like BIONIC.” BIONIC, Believe It Or Not I Care, is an OH club with 650+ members in the ’25-26 year.
Members say the club has already made a positive impact on them as well.
“I plan on coming back next year. I really like the club, and I love the environment. It feels good knowing that I was spreading kindness,” said OH junior Olivia Lamb.
Lamb also said she hopes to take on a leadership role in the club next year.
With guidance from adviser Amy Howerton, Letters of Love continues to grow, showing that even small acts –like writing a kind note– can brighten someone’s day and make a lasting difference.
Those wanting to join the club can follow the club’s Insta account @lettersofloveoswego or join the group’s Google Classroom with code uc72m3d2 for meeting dates and times.
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