A collection of colorful handwritten and illustrated motivational and inspirational notes and cards spread out on a wooden surface, with messages of encouragement, positivity, and support.

Cards with Courage

Our Cards with Courage Program sends volunteer-made cards, and donated gifts, to patients in eating disorder treatment centers. So far, we have sent gifts and cards to over 1000 patients across over 35 different treatment centers, while educating over 300 volunteers about eating disorders.

Highlighted Cards with Courage Events

  • Group of diverse young people sitting around a table with colorful papers, markers, and drinks, holding up signs with positive messages in a meeting or workshop room.

    Yale Black Men's Union

  • A group of teens giving a presentation to a large audience in a modern, industrial-style auditorium with red and white walls, featuring a large screen displaying a slide, and other teens and adults attending the event.

    City of Irvine Youth Action Team

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    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Colorful markers, a handmade card with the message 'I am proud of you' written in purple and red, two drinks—one green and one chocolate milkshake—on a black outdoor table.

    Ay Que Chula Drag Queen Brunch

  • A collection of handmade supportive and encouraging greeting cards with messages like "You are so strong!", "Recovery is possible!", "Be kind to your mind", and others, decorated with various drawings, stickers, and colorful designs.

    Teen Advisory Board of Okemos High School

  • Group of seven young adults smiling and holding colorful cards in a classroom.

    Brothers of New Haven

  • A tri-fold informational display board about The Recovered Project, with sections titled 'Spreading awareness,' 'Community + creativity,' and 'Cards + gifts,' decorated with colorful text and illustrations, with a group photo in the center.

    CNH Key Club District Convention

  • Three teenagers sitting at a table covered with colorful handwritten notes, smiling and posing for a photo inside a classroom or community space.

    Evergreen High School

  • Collection of colorful handwritten and drawn love and encouragement cards, featuring messages like "you're the best," "sending love," "you are loved," and illustrations of a ladybug, flower, star, turtle, and hearts.

    Lauren's Letters of Love Collaboration

How Can I Help?

  • If you are interested in making cards for eating disorder patients, please fill out the contact box below, and we will send you the guidelines. If you are interested in volunteering as a Cards with Courage volunteer on a regular basis, please indicate that in the contact box.

  • If you are an organization, school, club, or community center and would like to work with to host a Cards with Courage event, please fill out the contact sheet and we will get back to you.

  • If you work at a treatment center and would like to receive cards or care packages, please fill out the contact sheet and we will get back to you.

Contact us.

info@therecoveredproject.org