Cards for Comfort

Comfort Starts One Card at a Time

About Us

Cards for Comfort (CFC) aims to provide comfort and care to patients in hospitals, hospice care, and homecare through heartfelt cards and letters. These cards are created by volunteers as well as executive members and sent to various healthcare facilities that have granted the club permission to do so. The creation of these cards and letters will occur during card nights at the University of Ottawa as well as volunteers devoting their time remotely in the comfort of their own home.

Our Mission

Our club involves members gathering to design and write messages of love, compassion, encouragement and resilience. These card nights will foster community collaboration and allow participants to express their compassion and creativity through art. Volunteers may also choose to go into the healthcare facilities and give the cards by hand.

Our club also aims to seek elementary schools and high school involvement by providing education professionals resources to create cards as a class project. These classes may be eligible to go in-person to distribute these cards. If it is possible, this club may also recruit high school volunteers to obtain their community volunteer hours through the club's guidance. These simple acts can significantly boost the patients' mental and emotional well-being.

Volunteers of CFC will have the privilege to gain crucial experience through altruism. CFC's work strengthens community bonds and promotes a culture and environment of kindness and empathy. In conclusion, Cards for Comfort demonstrates the profound impact of compassion through the simple gesture of creating and distributing heartfelt cards, providing comfort and care to those in need.

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Upcoming Events

To be Announced...

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Past Events

Back To School Card Making Night

Students gather to create handmade cards that are later distributed to patients in CHEO. We will provide all material, snacks and drinks.

October 1st, 2026-6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: STM 664

*An email with further details will be sent to all members closer to the date of the event*

Photos can be accessed via Google Drive folder here

Halloween Card-Making Night

Students gather to create handmade cards that are later distributed to individuals in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings. We will provide all material, have a Halloween movie running in the background and will provide free food and beverages.

October 28th, 2025 7:00 PM

Location: FTX 351

*An email with further details will be sent to all members closer to the date of the event*

Photos can be accessed via Google Drive folder here

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Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause

Join us for our winter bake sale + donation drive! Donate a toy, book, or clothing item in exchange for a sweet treat to support our fundraiser for RMHC residents this holiday season

November 18-19th, 2025 12PM - 4 PM

Location: UCU Atrium

*An email with further details will be sent to all members closer to the date of the event*

Card Making Night and Gift Box Assembly

Join us in creating gift boxes and handwritten cards for children and their families at Ronald McDonald House Charities!
All supplies will be provided. Drop off toys, books, or clothes, and help put a smile on someone’s face

January 28th, 2026 12PM - 3 PM

Location: FTX 359

*An email with further details will be sent to all members closer to the date of the event*