SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner is kicking off her annual holiday card drive to spread cheer this holiday season for residents at local long-term care facilities.

“We often lose track of what’s most important this season – and that’s spreading joy,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Everyone enjoys a small, yet meaningful, act of kindness during the holidays.”

Turner is encouraging residents to write handmade or store-bought cards to help bring joy to older adults who may be feeling lonely or isolated during the holidays. Children are also encouraged to participate.

Cards can be mailed or delivered now through Dec. 17 to Turner’s Capitol office located at 401 S. Spring St., Section F, Office B, Springfield, IL 62706 or Turner’s Decatur office located at 1210 S. Jasper St., Decatur, IL 62321.

For more information, contact Turner’s office at 217-782-0228.