HARRISBURG – State Sen. Dale Fowler once again needs your help in putting a smile on senior citizens’ faces across the 59th District as a part of his annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.
“Each year, thanks to the good people of Southern Illinois, my office receives thousands of beautiful Valentines, which we then deliver on their behalf to senior citizens and other residents living in long-term care facilities across the district,” Fowler said. “It’s humbling to have strong constituent support for such a worthwhile program.”
Community members, churches, schools, and other groups are asked to send homemade or store-bought Valentine’s Day cards to Sen. Fowler’s district office. Cards can be dropped off until Feb. 7 at Sen. Fowler’s district office at 2 North Vine, 6th Floor, Harrisburg, IL 62946.
A drop box is available inside the office during normal business hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A small mailbox will be located outside the office for after-hour drop-offs.
Once the cards have been collected, they will be delivered by Sen. Fowler and his district staff members on the communities’ behalf to the residents of long-term care facilities in the 59th District.
Contact Abbey Peterson at apeterson@sgop.ilga.gov for more information, or to indicate interest in participating.
In 2024, members of the Senate Republican Caucus collected and delivered 58,615 Valentines statewide through the Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.