Leave it with Ever

“Leave it with Ever” is one of the Ever Foundation’s most meaningful ongoing initiatives. It brings our mission of emotional healing and human connection to life in a tangible, heartfelt way. This project exists as both a physical and digital space where individuals can anonymously release stress, share difficult experiences, or offer uplifting words of encouragement in a safe and judgment-free environment. Whether it’s a fear, a burden, or a message of hope meant to lift someone else up, Ever provides a space where it can be let go or passed forward with care.

At its heart, “Leave it with Ever” is about the quiet exchange of empathy. People are invited to write what’s on their minds—no names, no pressure—and place their note on a shared board at Ever events, schools, libraries, or community spaces. Some write about what’s weighing on them; others leave reminders that healing is possible. The board becomes a powerful collection of voices—both seeking and offering support. Together, these messages remind us that vulnerability is not weakness, and none of us are truly alone in what we carry. Anyone who has access to an Ever Board is welcome to contribute at any time. This open format makes emotional support accessible regardless of schedules or comfort levels. Once a board fills up, Ever and its helpers gathers the notes and transforms them into collaborative art collages. These completed pieces are donated to hospitals, wellness centers, and public spaces—places where encouragement and understanding are most needed. Each work of art becomes a visual symbol of shared strength, made from both struggles and the kindness of strangers.

The digital version carries this spirit into online spaces. Through the “Leave it Here” form on our website or anonymous story submissions on Instagram, individuals can share their experiences or submit encouraging words for others. These messages, free of names and judgment, are displayed to foster empathy or used in digital art pieces that continue to uplift and connect. Every note is a small act of courage or kindness that adds to a growing community rooted in compassion. Through “Leave it with Ever,” personal expression becomes collective healing, and no one has to face their journey in silence.

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Anyone can make a sticky note board but partnering with Ever gives it a purpose.

When you join "Leave It With Ever", you’re not just setting up a board. You’re becoming part of a growing community committed to emotional healing and support. Here's why we're different:

Purpose: You're part of a larger movement to reduce everyday stress and promote compassion.
Visibility: Your wall becomes part of something bigger — featured through our website and social media.
Impact: Notes collected from your wall can become meaningful art donated to hospitals, senior centers, and wellness spaces.
Structure: We provide clear guidance, digital kits, and quality standards to ensure each wall is safe and effective.
Credibility: You’re working under an established non-profit, which adds legitimacy and trust to what you’re doing.
Community: You’ll be connected to others across the country doing the same thing — you’re not alone in this.

With us you’re not just putting up paper and pens but you’re creating space for real stories, support, and healing.

How to become part of "Leave it with Ever"

There are many ways to get involved with Leave it with Ever, each offering a chance to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're letting out a quiet burden or lifting others through a few words of encouragement, every note is a reminder that none of us are alone; there's someone out there that is rooting for us. Some choose to leave behind fears mistakes, or stress they no longer wish to carry. Others write messages of strength, knowing that someone reading them might need that exact reminder.

What can you do to be involved

Every small but powerful contributions are transformed into community based artwork that is donated to hospitals and centers, becoming a symbol of shared healing. Below are just a few ways you can take part of this growing movement of empathy, release, and connection.

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Write on a Board Near You

The simplest way to be part of Leave it with Ever is by adding your voice to one of our community boards. Whether you’re writing to let something go or offering encouragement to someone who needs it, your words matter. Just click the link below to explore the Ever Boards currently available—located in schools, libraries, wellness centers, and other public spaces. If your school already has one, take a moment to stop by and contribute. Every note adds to a growing mosaic of shared experience, reminding others (and yourself) that no one is alone in what they feel.
Click here to locate your nearby board

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Start a Board in Your Community

Want to bring Leave It With Ever to your own space? Here’s how you can set up a board and become part of a growing movement that turns quiet moments into shared support:

Read the Terms & Conditions
Before anything else, take time to review our Terms and Conditions for Board Hosts This outlines your role as a board host and ensures the space stays safe, supportive, and respectful for everyone.
Check for Nearby Boards
Make sure there isn’t already a "Leave it with Ever" near the location you want to use. We want to avoid overlap so each board gets the attention it deserves. Click here to check
Fill Out the Application
Complete the official Leave It With Ever Board Host Application. You’ll need to be at least 13 years old and have permission to use the public or private space where you plan to host the board. Click here for the application
Wait for Approval and Starter Kit (Sent via Email)
After you submit your application, our team will carefully review your request. If you’re approved, you’ll receive an official email from Ever with everything you need to begin to the address you inputed into our application. This email will include your personalized digital starter kit, which contains:
- A detailed wall setup guide
- Printable signage and templates to help your board stand out
- Clear content guidelines to ensure your space stays positive and safe
- Mailing and submission instructions for when your board gathers contributions
- Be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder just in case), as all important next steps will be sent directly to the email you provided in your application.
Set Up Your Board
Use a poster board, corkboard, or any clear display surface. Your wall must have two distinct sections:
- One where people can write and leave notes about what they’re going through
- One where people can leave messages of encouragement or comforting doodles
Maintain the Board
Check your board regularly. Remove anything inappropriate and keep the space feeling safe and positive. This ensures everyone feels comfortable participating.
Gather Contributions
Once your board collects 50+ sticky notes or contributions, you have two choices:
- Mail the notes to Ever
- Or create your own collage artwork based on them (with prior design approval from Ever)
Submit the Final Artwork
If you create the artwork yourself, send us the finished piece. Ever will then donate the artwork to a hospital, wellness center, school, or community space to spread comfort and connection.
Stay Connected
As a board host, you’ll be part of the larger Ever network. We may spotlight your board, feature your journey, or invite you to connect with others who are helping bring healing into shared spaces.

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Become an Artist Volunteer
Every note left on a Leave It With Ever board carries a piece of someone’s story—a moment of vulnerability, strength, or encouragement. Our mission is to honor those voices by transforming them into meaningful pieces of art that reflect shared human experience. But with billions of people in the world and only a small starting core team, we can’t do it alone.

That’s where you come in. As an artist volunteer, you’ll help turn collected notes into visual reminders that no one is truly alone. Whether you paint, draw, or design, your creativity can give life to others’ words and emotions. Together, we can make sure these messages don’t just sit on a board—they become something lasting and beautiful.

Email us at the.ever.foundation@gmail.com to become a volunteer and join us in bringing this vision to life.

Leave it with Ever Gallery

This is where written words become visual stories. Every piece featured here was created from real messages left on Leave It With Ever boards across different communities. Whether it's encouragement or burdens that left their mark, each note becomes part of something bigger; artwork that reminds us we’re never alone. City by city, these creations stand as shared proof of connection, hope, and healing.