Maples Stake Service Project 2026

MailCall250 LETTER WRITING GUIDE 

Mail Call 250 is a nationwide campaign collecting 250,000 handwritten letters in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. 

 LETTERS VS CARDS 

 Adults, middle and high school students need to write letters on paper using the following guidelines: 

1. Letters can be written on any kind of plain, colored, or decorated paper or stationary. Lined is best but not required. 

2. All letters are required to contain a minimum of FIVE (5) full sentences. 

3. Write neat and legible; no typing. 

4. No religious or political references. 

5. Sign first name only; no personal contact info. 

6. Do not fold your letters; they should be mailed flat. 

7. No glitter, confetti, or loose decorations 

 If you are feeling creative, get out your crayons, markers or colored pencils! The troops love decorated letters! 

 Elementary students and writers with disabilities can make cards or write letters appropriate for their developmental abilities using the following guidelines: 

1. Letters can be written on any kind of plain, colored, or decorated paper or stationary. Lined is best but not required. 

2. All letters are required to contain a minimum of ONE (1) full sentence + artwork. 

3. Do not fold your letters; they should be mailed flat. 

4. Write ; no typing. 

5. No religious or political references. 

6. Sign first name + age / grade. 

7. Do not use glitter, confetti, or loose decorations 

ABOUT NOTECARDS AND CARDSTOCK 

Notecards and cardstock are approximately three times thicker than paper, which increases shipping volume and cost. If you prefer to use notecards or cardstock, please submit a $0.05 per letter delivery support donation. 

DO NOT FOLD YOUR LETTERS 

Letters should be mailed flat. If you are only writing a few letters and they can fit in a business size envelope, they can be folded. Business size envelopes can hold ~7 folded letters. Anymore than that will need to be mailed flat in a box or large manilla envelope. 

COMPLIANT VS NON-COMPLIANT LETTERS 

The #1 reason letters end up in the recycle bin is that they are too short. Letters with just a short sentiment will not be delivered. Please write more than, “Thank you for your service.” Our military risks their lives for our freedom. Tell them why you are thankful!