Get Involved
Looking to create a memorable impact to a strangers day while remaining anonymous?
Follow the outlined steps to start creating a difference.
Step 1 : Picking an address
Let fate be your guide by choosing an address at random.
Open Google Maps or Apple Maps so you have an entire view of the United States.
Randomly zoom anywhere on the map until you see a city.
Keep zooming until you see individual homes or businesses. Switching to ‘satellite’ view can help identify homes from businesses.
Drop a ‘pin’ directly on the home or business that feels right based on instinct.
That ‘pin’ will give you the full address needed.
NOTE: The steps listed above is merely a suggestion in finding a random address. Please feel free to implement a process of your choice while still remaining anonymous.
An example of randomly finding an address using Apple Maps.
Step 2 : Addressing Envelope
Line 1 : The Anonymous Letter Project
Line 2 : Street Address
Line 3 : City, State
Line 4 : Zip
NO RETURN ADDRESS
IMPORTANT: It is important not to include a return address to ensure anonymity. The mystery of where the letter came from is to emphasize the focus remains on the receiver and is not being done for notoriety of the sender.
Step 3 : Motivational Quote
Source a motivational quote or words of encouragement that can have a meaningful impact to anyone’s daily life.
Think of common issues that are affecting a wide audience.
Please refrain from any topical or controversial issues, politics, religion or gender. There should never be a perceived motive outside of helping someone get through their day.
Step 4 : Final Message
Include on the backside of your quote, “You have value and you matter.”
This is one more final statement to help bookmark the project with a consistent identity across all participants.