A Community Without Cost: Why Arizona Correspondence Society Is Free to Join

At the Arizona Correspondence Society, we believe that the joy of letter writing should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’ve made it a core part of our mission to never charge for membership.

In a world where subscriptions and fees are common, we’ve chosen a different path—because building a kind, creative, and inclusive community shouldn’t come with a price tag. Whether you’re a seasoned letter writer with a collection of fountain pens and stationery or someone just getting started with a single notecard and a borrowed pen, you are welcome here.

We know that for many people, joining a group—especially one centered around creativity—can feel intimidating if there’s a financial cost involved. We don’t want money to ever be a barrier to belonging. We also recognize that the act of writing a letter can be deeply healing, meditative, and even empowering. Everyone deserves access to that simple yet powerful form of connection.

While membership is free, we do maintain a wish list of items that help us continue our outreach and keep our letter writing events open and welcoming. Through your generosity, we’re able to provide materials to schools, shelters, senior centers, and other community spaces—places where a handwritten letter can brighten someone’s day or introduce them to a lifelong hobby.

Our most-needed items include:

• Postage stamps (Forever, postcard, international)

• Blank notecards and envelopes

• Stationery sets

• Postcards (new or vintage)

• Gel pens, markers, and other writing tools

• Stickers, washi tape, and other decorative supplies

• Gently used fountain pens

• Gift cards to office supply or craft stores

• Donations of vintage or unused paper ephemera

• Small tote bags or boxes for mobile letter socials

Every donation helps us put letter writing supplies directly into the hands of those who need them most—children learning how to write their first letter, seniors reconnecting with family through the mail, or veterans receiving words of encouragement from strangers.

If you love what we do and want to support our work, we welcome both in-kind and monetary donations, but they are never expected. Your presence, your time, and your letters are already a gift to our community.

Thank you for being a part of our mission. Together, we’re proving that kindness, creativity, and connection can travel great distances—with nothing more than ink, paper, and a stamp.