Shrewsbury charity, bringing joy through letters, reaches 7,000 milestone
A Shropshire charity with national reach has celebrated an incredible milestone of bringing joy to hundreds of people.
Omega, based in Shrewsbury, runs ‘A Letter from Louise’ project which links volunteer penpals to lonely and isolated people.
It has now recorded 7,000 letters exchanged and programme coordinator, Michelle Willis, said: “This achievement reflects the magnificent dedication of our extraordinary volunteer penpals who have now supported over 370 clients over just three years.”
A Letter from Louise is a free, confidential, programme.
Volunteer penpals are carefully matched to clients and, to meet safeguarding requirements, all correspondence is sent and checked via the Omega office so no personal addresses or surnames are shared.
On client recently said: ‘‘I just really enjoy hearing from my penpal.
"It's the most exciting letter that I regularly wait for. It's a special connection and a great experience.”
To find out more, email aletterfromlouise@omega.uk.net or call 01743 245088.
