PenPal Mentors

Penpal Mentors for People Struggling with Bullying, Depression, LGBT issues, Loneliness, etc. Or for people who just want a pal.

A penpal mentor's purpose is to cheer you up through snail mail (or email, if you prefer). You can post or submit to the site if you want a mentor. A mentor will send you a letter (including things like pictures, CDs, small dollar store items, etc.) once a week. If you write back to your mentor, he/she will respond as many times as you would like. You can post to our discussion forum at the bottom of this site to connect with other people who are struggling with similar issues. Submit your name, email address, or home address (whichever you prefer) by clicking the mail icon below or by clicking the "Ask" tab above. Your information will not be shared or made public.

Nov 16 2011

Penpal Mentors Campaign

Hey, guys! We are now part of the indiegogo campaign. To contribute or spread the word about the campaign, visit:

http://www.indiegogo.com/Penpal-Mentors?a=312067&i=addr

Our Story

Penpal Mentors is designed for people who are struggling with bullying, depression, LGBT issues, loneliness, etc., as well as for people who just want a pal. A penpal mentor’s purpose is to cheer someone up via snail mail. Mentors send frequent letters (which include things like pictures, CDs, small dollar store items, recipes etc.) and maintain correspondence with their pals.

The Impact

The “It Gets Better” campaign has had a vast, positive impact on people struggling with depression, loneliness, LGBT issues, and bullying. However, more can be done. The penpal program provides an outlet for tribulations and daily hardships. Writing can be a creative release and, in this case, it can help people feel less alone and, in despair, less unique.

What We Need & What You Get

More than anything else, the program needs to survive. The mentors could use funds for their time and energies invested in the project.

We need your help to keep things running, especially through the next few crucial months of our growth. The program has made it this far with your support, and we truly believe that by putting all of our energies toward these efforts we will soon be able to support ourselves while continuing to reach thousands of people worldwide.

Other Ways You Can Help

You can also help by spreading the word about this campaign and by encouraging others to visit the site: www.penpalmentors.com.

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