A Million Thanks
Our mission is to boost morale and strengthen resilience in active, reserve, and veteran military by delivering gratitude, encouragement, and appreciation through handwritten letters.
Founded in 2004 with one simple goal—to send one million thank-you letters to deployed service members—A Million Thanks has grown into a nationwide movement of gratitude. Over the past two decades, we’ve collected and delivered more than 21 million letters to members of the U.S. military around the world.
Through our flagship Send a Letter program, we engage individuals, schools, and businesses in meaningful acts of connection. Every letter we process and deliver is a tangible reminder to our service members and veterans that their sacrifices are seen and appreciated.
At A Million Thanks, we believe a few words of encouragement can make a lasting difference—especially for those who serve. Handwritten letters may seem simple, but they’re a powerful tool for boosting morale and supporting mental resilience. For service members and veterans facing stress, isolation, or emotional struggles, receiving a personal message from a stranger reminds them they’re not forgotten. Each letter delivers more than gratitude—it offers connection, strength, and hope.
“A few of our guys had been having a rough time mentally… these letters helped more than I think any of us expected.”
Your letters create moments of relief during deployment and healing after service. They help recipients feel seen and valued, offering a reminder that their sacrifices matter. Whether sent to a VA hospital or a military unit overseas, every letter is a tangible show of support—something they can hold onto when things feel heavy.
Programs
Send A Letter
Send a Letter is our signature program inviting people of all ages to write handwritten letters of gratitude and encouragement to active duty service members and veterans. Every letter is screened, bundled, and mailed to those who serve, providing a powerful reminder that they are seen, valued, and appreciated.
Volunteering + Events
Send A Letter
Send a Letter is our signature program inviting people of all ages to write handwritten letters of gratitude and encouragement to active duty service members and veterans. Every letter is screened, bundled, and mailed to those who serve, providing a powerful reminder that they are seen, valued, and appreciated.