Writing A Letter To Hillary Clinton

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Though Hillary Clinton no longer holds public office, she still accepts messages from fans and supporters around the world. If you have something you want to say to the former senator, consider writing a letter to her! If you'd like to learn about or support her family's current goals, contact the Clinton Foundation instead.

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Address Clinton properly. Hillary Clinton may not be a public official anymore, but you should still address her with respect. To do this, open your letter with a kind salutation that includes an honorific like Mrs., Secretary, or Senator.^[1]
- Your salutation should look something like, "Dear Mrs. Clinton," or, "Dear Madam Secretary."
- If you want to write a formal letter, put a heading above your salutation that includes the date, Hillary Clinton's full name, and her mailing address.
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Introduce yourself. Since Clinton does not know you, begin the letter by telling her what your name is. If you want, you can also include things like your age, where you're from, what grade you're in, and what you do for a living.
- So you don't take away from the rest of the letter, keep this section about 1 to 2 sentences long.
- If you met Clinton at a political rally or other event, feel free to include that information here.
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Write out your message. Once you've introduced yourself, start composing the body of your letter. This section can be about anything at all, so write down whatever it is you want Clinton to know.
- If you don't know what to write, consider thanking Clinton for her political service or wishing her luck in any future endeavours.
- Hillary Clinton receives tons of letters every day, so try to keep your message brief and to the point. If you go over 3 paragraphs, see if you can cut anything to make it shorter.
- You can either write the letter by hand, which will make it feel more personable, or type it out on a computer, which will make it easier to edit and read.
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Be as honest as possible. Many politicians, even those no longer in the public eye, appreciate hearing honest, open stories from their constituents. As such, don't be afraid to open up about the impact Clinton and her political career have had on your life.
- If you feel it's necessary, you can bring up potentially sensitive subjects like the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections.
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Revise and sign the letter. When you've written out everything you want to say, read through the letter and fix any grammar or spelling mistakes you see. Then, finish your letter with a phrase like "Sincerely" or "Best Regards" and sign your name.^[2]
- If you'd like, you can decorate your completed letter with pictures or stickers.
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Mail the letter to Clinton's office. Once you've composed your letter, seal it in a standard envelope and address it to Clinton's office in New York. Then, write your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope, purchase postage for the letter, and put it in the mail.Address your letter to:^[3]
- Hillary Rodham Clinton, Post Office Box 5256, New York, NY 10185
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Wait multiple months for a response. Unfortunately, Hillary Clinton does not have time to read all the letters that come her way. However, her director of correspondence and briefings goes through every piece of mail and, whenever possible, responds to them on Clinton's behalf.^[4]
- Due to the massive amount of mail Clinton receives, it may take multiple months for you to get a response.
- Though your letter will most likely not reach Clinton, the director of correspondence and briefings may relay your thoughts and feelings to her.
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Do not contact Clinton via phone or e-mail. Since Hillary Clinton no longer holds a political office, she does not have a public hotline or e-mail address you can contact. As such, the only guaranteed way to reach her team is through physical post.
- Though Hillary Clinton is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, she rarely uses these accounts to interact with fans or supporters.
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Send a letter to the foundation's headquarters for general inquiries. The Clinton Foundation is a non-profit organization ran by Hillary Clinton's husband, former president Bill Clinton, and the couple's daughter Chelsea. You can contact the organization by sending a letter to The Clinton Foundation, 1633 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10019.^[5]
- If you'd prefer, you can call the foundation's public hotline at 212-397-2255.
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Send comments through the foundation's website. If you have a specific question, comment, or concern related to the Clinton Foundation, fill out their official contact form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about/contact-us. To submit the form, you'll need to provide your first and last name, your e-mail address, and the overall topic of your message.^[6]
- When picking a topic, you can choose from a list of general items, such as "Policies and Operations," and specific items, like the "Clinton Foundation Internship Program."
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Submit event requests though an official webform. If you're interested in having Bill Clinton or Chelsea Clinton attend an event, fill out the foundation's official scheduling request form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/about/contact-us/scheduling-request. To submit the form, you'll need to provide information about:^[7]
- The event's host organization, including their name, address, and primary contact.
- The date, time, and location of the event.
- The type of presentations being given at the event.
- A formal speaker request or event invitation letter.
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Contact the Clinton Global Initiative through their individual channels. Though the Clinton Foundation runs the Clinton Global Initiative program, the latter has its own contact information. To get in touch with the CGI team, you can:^[8]
- E-mail press@clintonglobalinitiative.org for news inquiries.
- E-mail cgiu@clintonglobalinitiative.org for inquiries related to the Clinton Global Initiative University.
- Call 212-710-4492 for general inquiries.
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Send donations through the mail. If you'd like to donate to the Clinton Foundation, print out their current donation form at https://www.clintonfoundation.org/ways-give/donate-mailphone. Fill in your contact and billing information, then mail the form to the foundation's Arkansas office.^[9]
- If you'd prefer, you can donate over the phone by calling 646-775-9179 or online by visiting https://bbis.clintonfoundation.org/donate_now.
- Address your letter to:
  - Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, Donations Department, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201
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Since Hillary Clinton doesn't really use social media, the best way to contact her is to mail her a letter. Write a brief, thoughtful message sharing your thoughts, and sign it with your full name. Then, place the letter in an envelope and address it to Hillary Rodham Clinton, Post Office Box 5256, New York, NY 10185. Write your return address on the top left corner, add postage, and put your letter in the mail. Though Clinton may not read your letter personally, you should eventually receive a response from her director of correspondence and briefings. For tips on how to write your letter, or to learn how to contact the Clinton Foundation, scroll down!

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