When immigrants come to the U.S., they often leave behind family, friends, and culture. For many reasons, they often can't go back to visit. As a way to connect with family they left behind, reporter Hayley Fager has created audio postcards from immigrants in the U.S. to their families.

Luis moved from Mexico to Chicago 14 years ago by himself. This is a postcard for his parents who live in Guanajuato, Mexico.

1 - Luis

When immigrants come to the U.S., they often leave behind family, friends, and culture. For many reasons, they often can't go back to visit. As a way to connect with family they left behind, reporter Hayley Fager has created audio postcards from immigrants in the U.S. to their families.

Patricia is sending this postcard to her parents, Chuchi and Rodolfo. Patricia lives in Los Angeles, CA and her parents live in Recreo, Argentina.

2 - Patricia

When immigrants come to the U.S., they often leave behind family, friends, and culture. For many reasons, they often can't go back to visit. As a way to connect with family they left behind, reporter Hayley Fager has created audio postcards from immigrants in the U.S. to their families.

Xeni is sending this postcard to his dad, who is also named Xeni. Xeni lives in Vineyard Haven, MA and his dad lives in Querretaro, Mexico.

3 - Xeni

This is Hayley sending a postcard to her brother Charlie. Hayley lives in Woods Hole, MA, and Charlie is in marines boot camp in Parris Island, SC.

4 - Charlie

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Send an audio postcard to say something to someone.

Postcards are short and active. Record yourself on your phone, saying something you want to share with them. Only you know who to send it to and what you want to say.

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