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All donations are used for gifts and letters to our Pals, and supplies to run Be A Pal: envelopes, stamps, stickers, crayons, holiday cards and more!
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Improving mental
well-being within our communities.

Be a Pal dedicates its time and resources to improving the mental well-being of those involved in the program. Our goal is to ensure that no Senior feels alone. Everybody deserves to have somebody with whom they can share their stories, and continue making memories with. Be a Pal strives to give our Seniors something to look forward to, and improve their quality of life. 

Mental Health

Be a Pal dedicates its time and resources to improving the mental well-being of those involved in the program.

Love, Care, And Support

Everybody deserves to have somebody with whom they can share their stories, and continue making memories with.

The Art of Letter Writing

Be a Pal supplies everything needed to write a letter including paper, envelopes, holiday cards, and postage.

Here is what is going on with Be a Pal!

Arts in the Park

Arts in the Park!

Come check us out! Every year Brainerd Community Action gathers hundreds of artists and vendors in beautiful Gregory Park in the heart of the city

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Shout-Outs

Shout out to a Pal!

It’s always fun when a Pal shows their appreciation! Sherry received handmade soap and a card from her Pal, Ginger, who just got back from

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Jeff pal of the month

Pal of the month

Meet Jeff, our Pal of the month! Jeff has been a Pal since August and has had a few different Pals.When I asked Jeff what

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Welcome to Be a Pal

Be a Pal is excited to welcome Golden Horizons of Crosslake ! We are looking forward to new positive connections 

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Connecting adults in senior living facilities with community members.

We strive to uplift our Pals social-emotional well-being, provide a positive relationship for our Pals, and promote the improtance of hand-written notes.

  • Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships
  • Making someone’s day brighter 
  • Strengthening the art of a hand-written letters
  • Sharing stories and wisdom with others 
  • Having something to look forward to 
  • Improving mental health 
  • Strengthening communication skills

Meet Your Match

The process of becoming a Pal is simple.

Apply
To Be A Pal

Provide your name, your birthday, hobbies, interests, your email and mailing address.

We Will
Match You

Based on your hobbies and interests, the Be A Pal organization will match you with your Pal.

Receive Your
Goods

Be A Pal provides you with paper and postage so you can get started building memories with your Pal.

Keep It
Going

Once a month, you will receive a letter from your Pal. We encourage you to reply within 15 days.

Are the seniors in your facility interested in being Pals? Join Breathe of Life, Carefree Living, Northern Lakes Senior Living (Brainerd), Heartwood (Crosby) and Hills Crossing Senior Living (Nisswa).

It Is Important To Feel Loved and Valued

Be a Pal was born during the COVID pandemic, as a way to reduce the feeling’s of loneliness that so many Seniors were experiencing due to social isolation. Through this program, we uplift the social-emotional well-being within our communities, and build positive and beneficial relationships for our Pals. 

Our Team

Learn more about who we are and why we exist.
About Us

Donations

Every donation helps support our mission.
We appreciate you

Become A Pal

Build a meaningful relationships with a Senior in your community.
Apply Today

Be a Pal provides letters, cards and other gifts to adults living in Senior Living Facilities. Our focus is connecting adults in Senior Living facilities with community members, of all ages, who share similar hobbies and interests.