“Assigned as pen pals in middle school to help learn to write in cursive, they remain close friends over 60 years later. But, on September 15th, they finally got to meet,” Schrecengost’s ...

Residents at a North Carolina-based assisted living facility haven't seen regular visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions, but they're seeking pen pals to make new friends.

These pen pals are either active-duty military, in the reserves, or retired veterans. This program is called Operation Save, and it encourages students and veterans through writing.