Host a Postcard Party for Provider Appreciation
Take a moment to thank abortion providers for their dedication, compassion, resilience, and courage.
Abortion providers’ already hard jobs have become even more difficult as the abortion access landscape continues to shift dramatically. So take some time to thank these providers for their dedication, compassion, resilience, and courage.
Decorate the cards yourself or make it a group party! Gather your friends and favorite art supplies (markers, crayons, brushes, and dare we suggest... glitter)! Get together, decorate, and fill out these postcards, then send or deliver them to your local clinics. Consider spreading more love and make a plan to send postcards each month, so providers continue to feel appreciated!
Tip: Postcard writing parties can also take place virtually!
SEND APPRECIATION
SEND APPRECIATION
How to Throw a Postcard Party
1. Get your cards ready!
Purchase cards from the NCJW online store or print them yourself.
Tips for printing cards yourself:
Print in black and white
Use heavy, white cardstock and cut in quarters OR use the suggested template (available for small postcards HERE).
Postcard stamps work with this size
Settings for printing: Double-sided printing, “flip on short edge”
2. Write your message
Here are some example messages:
My name is [Fill in your first name OR first and last name]. I am grateful for the work you do to help people obtain abortions. Today and everyday, we celebrate you and the important work you do.
I know these last few years have been especially hard, as the opposition works to shame you and others who are called to do this healing. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your courage and compassion.
Rhyming greeting: For the quality care you provide, as Jews we are on your side. Thank you through and through, for all the good you do.
Hakarat HaTov, or recognizing gratitude, for all the ways you — as abortion providers — help those in need achieve their goals and dreams.
Judaism not only supports abortion, it even requires it at times when the life of the pregnant person is endangered. Thank you for all the people you’ve supported to make the right decision for themselves, whether they decide to keep the pregnancy or have an abortion.
Thanks for the quality care you give to those in need, and for doing it with compassion and kindness.
3. Decorate your cards
Use your favorite art supplies to decorate the cards and brighten providers’ days. Use markers, crayons, brushes, colored pencils, or dare we suggest... glitter?
4. Share your decorated cards with us!
After you’ve decorated these postcards, show us how you’re sharing the love! Post pictures of your designs on social media (the decorated side only!) and tag NCJW:
#JewsforAbortionAccess
5. Send your postcard
The Abortion Care Network offers this comprehensive list to find local independent clinics in your area. Click on the links for each clinic’s website and mailing address. For security reasons, postcards are preferred to greeting cards.
Short on time?
Purchase a postcard pack from our store for your party.
Packs come in full-color or color-yourself.
