CALIFORNIA — The U.S. Postal Service acknowledges April as National Card and Letter Writing month. We encourage our customers in California to consider expressing their sentiment through the written word and mailing a letter or a card using First-Class Mail, which provides a reliable and cost-effective way to share something special with loved ones.

Across the country, USPS has made recent upgrades to improve the customer experience — including more convenient ways to buy postage, find information, and get in and out quickly at many locations. Many Post Office locations also carry greeting cards, so customers can pick one up and mail it at the same stop.

Special occasions, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or simply moments that are personally significant, present an ideal opportunity to combine thoughtful expression with written communication. The enhancements made at many of our Post Offices and the tools available online offer a simple way for customers to send a card or letter that still means a lot when it shows up in a mailbox.

Simple tips to mail with confidence

USPS recommends these steps:

• Mail early: Send cards and letters a few days ahead to allow for processing and local delivery.
• Use the right postage: Make sure envelopes are properly addressed and have enough postage.
• Find the best option fast: Use usps.com to check retail hours, find locations, and get service information.
• Track what’s coming to you: Customers can preview incoming mail with Informed Delivery (where available).
• Skip the line when possible: Many locations offer self-service options, and customers can also buy postage online.

A short letter or a small card can go a long way.

The Postal Service is encouraging customers to “mail a little more often,” starting with the moments that matter most. A greeting card is a quick, low-cost way to reconnect — and it supports a tradition that many people miss.

For more information on mailing tips and USPS services, visit usps.com.

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