Catholic Secondary School Marl
Project "Letters against loneliness"
Together with the “youngcaritas Marl” (platform for young volunteers of the Caritas Association Marl eV) we support the project “Letters against loneliness” and thereby bring joy into the lives of older people. All students are involved in the project and design personal letters addressed to an unknown person. There are no limits to creativity and this creates a colorful variety of beautifully designed letters.
"Small actions can make a big difference."
Residents of a senior citizens' home often have little contact with the outside world. With our letters, we show them that they are not forgotten and give them valuable moments of connection.
The students regularly receive the answered letters with great anticipation. The seniors encourage them in their goals, give them good advice along the way and talk about their everyday lives. They get to know the generation from a different perspective and break down inhibitions towards this age group.
“Small actions can make a big difference”
- that is what this project and the feedback from all those involved shows us again and again.
