CALIFORNIA — As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform how people communicate, the United States Postal Service announced a nationwide initiative designed to preserve something increasingly rare: authentic, human connection.

April is National Letter Writing Month, and the “Mail a Letter Every Day for 30 Days” Challenge invites all Americans to step away from AI-generated messages and rediscover the power of handwritten communication.

“In a world where messages can be written for you, this is about writing something yourself,” said CA2 District Manager Jagdeep Grewal. “Not everything should be automated, especially how we connect with one another.”

A Human Alternative in an Automated Age

From emails and texts to social media posts, AI is reshaping communication. The Postal Service is offering a simple counterbalance:

One Letter a day. Written by you. Meant by you.

“AI can write anything,” Grewal added. “But it can’t mean anything.”

Connections That Cost Less Than a Commute

With the price of a First-Class Forever stamp at 78 cents, participating in the full 30-day challenge will cost $23.40, a lot less than the cost of six gallons of gas at current national averages.

“For less than the cost of a short drive, Americans can reconnect with 30 people,” Sacramento Postmaster Neil Gonzalez said. “It’s a small investment with lasting impact.”

The Original Social Network

Long before digital platforms, handwritten letters carried thought, care, and intention across distances.

“Mail is the original social network,” Gonzalez said. “It carries something lasting and tangible, something you can hold, revisit, and remember.”

The challenge encourages participants to:

• Write one letter each day for 30 days
• Reconnect with friends, family members, classmates, colleagues
• Take a moment to reflect before writing without using AI
• Use the hashtag #MailOGNetwork30

Simple tips to mail with confidence

USPS recommends these steps:

• Mail early and often: 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 kiosk options, and customers can also buy postage online.

A letter or 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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