Lewisville Latter-day Saints Unite in Compassion
Members of the Lewisville Texas Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year with two meaningful service projects—demonstrating that Dr. King’s legacy of love and service continues to inspire action in the community.
First, members participated in a powerful act of connection by writing 261 handwritten letters for Letters Against Isolation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting senior loneliness one letter at a time. Through messages filled with love, hope, and encouragement, volunteers helped bring meaningful connection to seniors who too often feel forgotten or alone.
This effort was especially fitting for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. True to Dr. King’s vision that “everyone can be great because everyone can serve,” the project welcomed participants of all ages. Children, youth, adults, and seniors each played a role—demonstrating that kindness has no age requirement.
Each letter carried more than ink on paper. It carried reassurance, dignity, and human connection. Letters Against Isolation works to improve seniors’ mental and physical health through handwritten correspondence, and the Lewisville Texas Stake’s collective effort directly supported that mission in a tangible and lasting way.
What began as a simple service activity became a shared experience of unity and compassion. The 261 letters, now traveling to seniors across the country, represent hundreds of moments of care—reminders that someone is thinking of them and that they are not alone.
In addition to the letter-writing campaign, stake members supported a community food drive sponsored by Jacqueline L. Shaw, LLC. Community members were invited to drive through the Marcus High School parking lot to donate nonperishable food items, which were then delivered to the food bank at Christian Community Action (CCA).
Six hundred boxes of food were collected during the event. Volunteers from across the community—including high school students, fraternity members, and local families—worked together to gather, sort, and transport donations.
Through both projects, Lewisville Latter-day Saints honored Dr. King’s enduring message: that lasting change begins with simple acts of love and service.