What comes to mind when you think of the word “pen pal”? It may conjure up images of licked stamps and an envelope waiting in a mailbox. But teachers increasingly use online pen pal programs as one ...

Our ongoing series A More Perfect Union aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we look at the power of the written word. Common Core ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Keeping seniors safe from COVID-19 is a top priority as they are one of the most susceptible groups. However, social distancing can lead to feelings of loneliness and ...

Pen pal programs help connect people of all ages — something missing during days of quarantine, especially for senior care centers with heightened safety precautions in place. Mountain Recreation is ...

An eastern Iowa senior living center is hoping to connect its residents and the community during social distancing. Highland Ridge Senior Living Community in Williamsburg wants the community’s help, ...

LAS CRUCES – In an effort to connect students and New Mexico senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a J. Paul Taylor Academy parent started a virtual pen pal program with hopes to expand the ...

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Back in March, many nursing homes and senior living facilities had to put a stop to visitation in response to COVID-19. The Sunplex Subacute Center is still on lockdown ...

Fourth-graders at Saint John the Baptist Catholic School in Silver Spring, Maryland, made unexpected friends this year. Their new buddies are residents of Brooke Grove Retirement Village in Sandy ...