The Dads
They're not therapists. They're not counselors. They're just dads — real ones, from all over the country, who've spent their lives writing notes in lunchboxes, letters to their kids at camp, and cards to friends who needed a lift.
Now they're writing to you.
Each of the dads below volunteers their time and a little bit of their heart to write a real, handwritten letter to anyone who could use one — a word of encouragement, a laugh, a reminder that they matter. Every dad brings his own story, his own sense of humor, and his own way of showing up.
David
David is a 63-year-old retired social worker from Michigan, married 41 years, who has kept up a lifelong letter-writing practice — from a childhood friend lost too young in the Marines to servicemen and a current pen pal in prison — and joined the Dad Letter Project to share that gift with others.
Jeff
Jeff is a 49-year-old career techie, husband of 24 years, and father of two who channels his love of tech and Christmas into an annual light show, and spends his free time woodworking, running, fishing, and writing — all while championing the family belief that everyone needs someone safe to open up to.
