Farewell Letter from Elizabeth, 2022 Executive Director

TLP Executive Director (2022 & 2023)
TLP Board Member

It has been my great honor to serve as the Executive Director of The Letter Project. As a mom to young daughters, I found this organization years ago while searching for ways to remind my daughters of the greater good in the world. I wanted to teach them that it is OK to ask for help and that there is more good in the world than bad.

While serving as the Executive Director, I was reminded of these lessons and so much more. Reading the letters written by all of you brought me great optimism. Last year, more than 9,000 handwritten letters were sent to women and girls; each envelope contained a unique story. You wrote of heartbreaks, and sadness, and shared details about difficult life experiences.

You would think that letters written on topics causing so much pain would be sad but they were the exact opposite. I found that every letter sent through The Letter Project ended with the same message- an offering of hope and a reminder that none of us are living this life alone. The most heart breaking requests were answered first with letters containing the most vital words of encouragement.

Thank you for letting me share this experience with all of you. I am excited about The Letter Project’s future and look forward to joining the Board of Directors.

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Warmly,
Elizabeth Kumbhari