City of Longwood Hosts Valentine's Day Card Workshop for Hospitalized Children

Longwood City Hall hosted a two-day Valentine’s Day Card Workshop that invited residents and City team members to create handmade cards for children in hospitals. The City posted the announcement on Jan. 16, 2026, and ran the in-person event Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Longwood City Hall, 175 W. Warren Ave.

The initiative collected cards for Cards for Hospitalized Kids, an organization that distributes uplifting cards to children’s hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses nationwide. The City of Longwood framed the effort with a call to action, urging locals to “Share the love this Valentine’s Day!” and encouraging participation either at the workshop or by making cards at home. The City also emphasized rules for submissions: “IMPORTANT: All cards must follow the Cards for Hospitalized Kids card-making guidelines before submission.”

City staff supplied materials for in-person participants, providing paper, markers, stickers, and more so residents could make personalized messages of encouragement. Residents who made cards at home were able to drop them off at City Hall during business hours through Feb. 6. According to the City announcement, all collected cards were mailed on Feb. 7 to Cards for Hospitalized Kids for distribution to hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses across the country.

The event served multiple local purposes beyond craftwork. It offered a low-barrier volunteer opportunity for families, students, and civic-minded residents to contribute tangible support to children facing medical challenges. The City’s role as host and drop-off hub demonstrated how municipal facilities can be used for civic engagement and nonprofit partnerships, turning routine government space into a community resource for charitable outreach.

For residents seeking to follow the program’s standards, the City referenced a Card-making Guidelines Video titled "How to make Valentine’s Day cards for kids in the hospital" and urged review of those guidelines before submission. The City provided a contact point for questions at Longwood City Hall, (407) 260-3440.

The mailing on Feb. 7 marked the final logistical step in the short campaign, ensuring cards created locally reached the broader distribution network maintained by Cards for Hospitalized Kids. For Seminole County readers, the event illustrates a straightforward way to volunteer through creative outreach and highlights how local government can facilitate community-driven acts of service. Residents who want to participate in future projects or verify holiday drop-off hours can contact Longwood City Hall at the listed phone number for updated information.