Hi — we’re Rosie and Mara, cofounders of the Dad Letter Project.

In July 2025, Rosie posted a simple TikTok about her dad, Buz, who was newly retired and looking for something meaningful to do. She shared that he’d love nothing more than to be “everyone’s dad” — the kind who writes letters, cheers you on, and reminds you that you matter.

A quick Google Form followed. What came next was unexpected.

Messages poured in from people who had lost their dads. From people whose dads had never really shown up. From people who just needed a little love — for themselves, a sibling in prison, a struggling partner, or a person who hadn’t heard “I’m proud of you” in a long time.

It was overwhelming. And kind of beautiful.

Soon after, Mara and her dad, Darren, joined in. Inspired by the response, Darren began writing letters too — and the project quickly grew from one dad writing to a few strangers into something much bigger. Behind the scenes, Mara helped turn a heartfelt idea into something sustainable, organized, and real.

Rosie and Mara actually met years earlier while working at the same camp — the very place where Buz once wrote Rosie letters while she was away. Long before the Dad Letter Project existed, letters were already shaping their lives.

So we built this together. And we’re still figuring it out as we go.

If you’re here, it means you believe in the power of a good old-fashioned letter — and in the idea that care, encouragement, and fatherly support shouldn’t be in short supply.

We’re really glad you found us.

If you have questions, ideas, stories, or want to tell us how to fix this site (seriously), email us anytime at support@dadletterproject.com.

With love,
Rosie & Mara