CARD MAKING GUIDELINES

  • 95% of our card recipients are adults, 5% are children and teens. We need mostly adult cards.
  • Use folded cardstock only. We accept any size folded greeting card smaller than 5 3/4" x 8 3/4"      Not accepted: cards made on printer paper, construction paper or flat cards that aren't folded.
  • Write uplifting messages on the inside of the cards. Click here for examples.
  • Do not write “Get Well Soon” – we will not accept these cards.
  • Do not write “Feel Better Soon” – we will not accept these cards.
  • Do not reference any religious words as we do not know the religious beliefs of our card recipients.
  • Sign your first name inside the card so the person receiving the card will know who made it. It is ok to include a business name if your company wishes to do so.
  • Store bought cards are acceptable, however, you must add a personal handwritten message inside, signed by you.
  • The only holiday cards we accept are Valentine’s Day cards. We do not accept Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, etc. holiday cards.
  • All donations must come from a smoke-free home.
  • You may donate cards without envelopes.
  • If you choose to also donate envelopes, we only accept A9 self-sealing envelopes. Click here to learn more. When donating size A9 self-sealing envelopes along with your cards – keep the envelopes separate from the cards. (Keep the stack of cards and stack of envelopes separate.) Do not stuff the cards inside the envelopes. Do not seal the envelopes shut.
  • When donating postage stamps, do not put the stamp on the envelope – keep the stamps separate on the sheet they came on.
  • Please rubber band your card donations together as they may shift in transit to us. It is also helpful if you add a note with how many cards you are donating. Mail your donations in a large envelope or box to: Send A Smile Today, 1706 S Walton Blvd #1820, Bentonville, AR 72712. Be sure to add appropriate postage on your box or envelope donation to us as any postage due packages sent to us will be rejected by the post office.
  • Would you like an acknowledgement of your donation? Provide us with your email address when mailing your donation. We only email tax receipts. Please allow up to 6 weeks to receive an emailed tax receipt.