The Summer of PenPal®
Somewhere between the last day of school and the first hint of fall, there was always a letter. Sealed with care, addressed by hand, opened like a gift. This summer, ArdorU is bringing that magic back.
The Summer of PenPal® connects girls across the country through customized letters and postcards.
A little piece of your world, delivered to someone new. A little piece of their life, delivered to you. The kind of friendship that starts with a letter and lasts a lot longer than a summer.
Everyone on this page has raised their hand to receive letters. Friendly strangers from across the country, just waiting to meet someone new.
How to Send a PenPa®
Add a PenPa®
Add ID to your address book. They never see your address.
Write message
Pick a card or upload a photo. Tell them about your summer.
Send card
We mail it for you.
Add a PenPa®
Add ID to your address book. They never see your address.
Write message
Pick a card or upload a photo. Tell them about your summer.
Send card
We mail it for you.
Find Your PenPa®
We created PenPal® because we believe there's another way to connect, one that doesn't hinge on likes, follows, or fleeting DMs. PenPal™ makes it possible to build real friendships the old-fashioned way: a handwritten card in the mail, something you can actually hold onto. All it takes is a simple ID. No full name, no address, no personal details ever shared. You get the joy of receiving something real, with the privacy of staying completely anonymous until you decide otherwise.You don't have to start from scratch. We've teamed up with communities across the country, full of people who believe in slowing down and showing up for each other. Find a group that feels like you, then find your PenPal™ inside it.
Recent PenPals
Adam S.
Allie S.
Carly V.
Charlotte H.
David C.
Franz G.
Gemmarosa R.
Ian S.
Kat S.
Kirsten N.
Kourtney K.
Lynn N.
Melissa C.
Mikaela B.
Shoshana C.
Tessa K.
girlgroup
girlgroup is the place for girl's girls to find their community. Making friends as an adult is hard and they operate to change that. Members can use the app to find and host events, chat with other women in their area, and make new friends both online and in-person.
