Companies to Send Grad Announcements To: List and Template

30 Great companies to send grad announcements to – the list with addresses!
One of the most underused graduation traditions is sending announcements to companies — and if you have never heard of doing this, you are about to have a very good week. Graduates who send announcements to the right companies and government offices sometimes receive congratulatory letters, certificates, gift cards, coupons and signed photos in return.

Government officials send formal certificates. Major brands occasionally respond with coupons or small gifts. And reaching out to companies in your future career field is a smart, low-pressure networking move that most graduates never think to make. This list covers all three angles — the fun gifting tradition, the brand outreach and the professional networking play — with 30 specific recipients, addresses and the reason each one is worth a stamp.

A quick note before you start addressing envelopes: mailing addresses for companies change. Verify each address before sending, especially for corporate offices. Government addresses tend to be the most stable. All company addresses listed here are current general headquarters as of publication and should be confirmed before mailing.

If you are still finalizing your announcement wording, my graduation announcements guide covers templates and etiquette in detail.

30 Companies to Send Grad Announcements To- The List

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Government Officials Who Send Certificates and Letters

These are the most reliable recipients on the list. Government offices at every level have established programs for responding to graduation announcements with certificates, signed letters and formal congratulations. These make beautiful keepsakes.

1. The President of the United States The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 Send a formal announcement addressed to the President. The White House Greetings Office handles requests like this and sometimes responds with a congratulatory letter or certificate, especially for notable milestones like first-generation graduates.

2. The Vice President of the United States Office of the Vice President, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20501 Similar to the White House, the Vice President’s office occasionally responds to milestone announcements.

3. Your U.S. Senator (First) Look up your two senators at senate.gov and use their Washington D.C. office address. Senators regularly send congratulatory certificates to constituents for significant milestones — graduation from high school or college is one of the most common.

4. Your U.S. Senator (Second) Same process — look up your second senator and send to their Washington D.C. or local district office. Many graduates receive certificates from both senators.

5. Your U.S. Representative Find your House representative at house.gov. Congressional offices have formal programs for sending certificates of recognition to constituents for milestones including graduation.

6. Your State Governor Find your governor’s office address at your state government website. Most state governors’ offices have a greetings program and respond to graduation announcements with signed certificates or letters.

7. Your State Senator Find your state senate district and your representative’s contact information through your state legislature’s website. State senators often respond warmly to constituent milestone announcements.

8. Your State Representative Same as your state senator — these local officials are often the most responsive because constituent relations matter significantly at the local level.

9. Your Mayor City Hall, your city address. Local mayors and city council members are excellent recipients for graduation announcements — they are the most accessible elected officials and genuinely appreciate hearing from young graduates in their communities.

10. Your County Commissioner or County Executive County offices are another tier of government that responds well to milestone announcements. Find your county government website for the correct mailing address.

Major Brands Known for Responding to Graduation Announcements

These companies have traditions or programs of responding to customer milestone announcements. Responses are not guaranteed and vary by timing and current programs, but many graduates receive coupons, gift cards or congratulatory notes.

11. Disney Walt Disney World Guest Communications, P.O. Box 10040, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Disney has a long tradition of responding to milestone announcements with certificates, signed character letters and occasional park discount offers. Send your announcement addressed to Guest Communications.

12. Hallmark Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2501 McGee Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64108 As the premier greeting card company, Hallmark occasionally responds to milestone announcements. A graduation announcement sent to their consumer relations team sometimes yields a response.

13. Chick-fil-A Corporate Chick-fil-A, Inc., 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta, GA 30349 Chick-fil-A is known for its culture of generosity and customer engagement. Their corporate team occasionally responds to customer milestone announcements.

14. Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola Company, Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301 Coca-Cola has a consumer affairs team that handles correspondence and sometimes responds to milestone announcements with branded gifts or coupons.

15. Starbucks Starbucks Customer Service, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124 A graduation announcement sent to Starbucks customer relations occasionally yields a response from one of the most beloved brands in the country.

16. Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 2116 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 Krispy Kreme has a reputation for engaging warmly with customers who reach out for milestone moments. Worth adding to your list for the possibility of a coupon or certificate.

17. Target Target Corporation, 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Target’s consumer affairs team handles milestone correspondence. As a brand beloved by the college demographic, Target is a fun addition to the graduation announcement list.

18. Amazon Amazon.com, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109 A long shot but an interesting one for graduates entering technology or business fields. Address your announcement to Customer Relations.

19. Apple Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014 For graduates entering tech fields or passionate Apple users, sending an announcement to Apple’s corporate office is both a networking move and a fun tradition.

20. Ben and Jerry’s Ben and Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., 30 Community Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403 Ben and Jerry’s is known for its warm, community-oriented brand culture. Their consumer relations team has been known to respond to customer milestone announcements.

Companies to Contact for Career Networking

These recipients are less about receiving gifts and more about making a genuine first impression in your future industry. A graduation announcement sent to a company you want to work for is a low-pressure, memorable way to introduce yourself.

21. Your Dream Company’s HR Department Research the company’s HR or talent acquisition team address. A graduation announcement paired with a brief professional note is a memorable alternative to a cold email and stands out precisely because almost no one does it.

22. A Mentor’s Company If a mentor, former employer or professional contact works at a company you admire, sending your graduation announcement to their office is a warm, genuine touchpoint that strengthens the relationship.

23. Your College’s Alumni Network Corporate Partners Many universities maintain relationships with corporate hiring partners. Your alumni office can provide a list of companies actively hiring graduates from your program — and a mailed announcement to the HR director is an unexpected, impressive move.

24. A Local Business You Admire Find a local company in your field, identify the owner or hiring manager through LinkedIn and send your announcement to their office. Local businesses remember personal gestures and often hire from within their communities.

25. The Company Where You Did Your Internship If you completed an internship, sending your graduation announcement to your supervisor and the HR department keeps you top of mind for full-time openings.

26. A Company You Follow on LinkedIn If a company’s content or culture has resonated with you during school, their corporate headquarters is a meaningful destination for your announcement — especially if paired with a brief note about why you are interested.

27. A Professional Association in Your Field Find the national or regional professional association for your industry and send your announcement to their headquarters. These organizations sometimes have member spotlight programs, scholarship opportunities or job boards that get more attention with a personal introduction.

28. Your State’s Chamber of Commerce Your state or local Chamber of Commerce is an excellent networking recipient. They maintain relationships with hundreds of businesses across industries and sometimes have programs specifically for recent graduates.

29. A Company Featured in Your Capstone or Senior Thesis If your academic work referenced or featured a specific company, their communications or PR team is a genuinely relevant recipient for your announcement — and a brief note explaining the connection makes for a memorable introduction.

30. A Nonprofit or Organization Aligned With Your Values If you plan to work in a mission-driven field, sending your graduation announcement to the leadership of an organization you admire creates a warm first introduction that is very different from a standard job application.

The Template: What to Write When You Send a Graduation Announcement to a Company

The letter that accompanies your announcement matters as much as the announcement itself. Here is a template that works for both the fun gifting tradition and the professional networking version — adjust the tone based on your recipient.

For Government Officials and General Brand Outreach:

[Date]

[Name of Official or Consumer Relations] [Title] [Address]

Dear [Title and Last Name or “Consumer Relations Team”],

I am writing to share the exciting news that I recently graduated from [School Name] with a [degree or diploma] in [field or general graduation if high school]. This milestone represents [X] years of hard work, late nights and a commitment to seeing something difficult all the way through.

[One personal sentence — optional but powerful: “As a first-generation college graduate, this achievement means everything to my family.” Or: “I have been a loyal [Brand Name] fan throughout my entire college career and wanted to share this moment with a company that has been part of it.”]

I wanted to share this milestone with you and express my gratitude for [the programs this office offers / the brand that has been part of my life / the impact this organization has had on my community].

With gratitude and excitement for what comes next,

[Full Name] [Address] [Email] [Phone — optional]

For Professional Networking Recipients:

[Date]

[Hiring Manager or HR Director Name if known, or “Talent Acquisition Team”] [Company Name] [Address]

Dear [Name or “Talent Acquisition Team”],

I am writing to introduce myself and to share that I recently completed my [degree] in [field] from [University Name]. As someone who has followed [Company Name]’s work in [specific area] throughout my studies, I wanted to reach out at this milestone moment to express my genuine interest in joining your team.

During my time at [University], I [one brief relevant accomplishment or experience — a sentence is enough]. I believe strongly in [something specific and true about the company’s mission or culture], and I am eager to contribute to that work.

I have enclosed my graduation announcement and would welcome the opportunity to connect further. I will follow up by email as well, but I wanted to make this introduction in a way that felt a little more personal than an application portal.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

[Full Name] [Address] [LinkedIn URL] [Email] [Phone]

FAQ: Sending Graduation Announcements to Companies

Do companies actually respond to graduation announcements? Some do and some do not — and responses are never guaranteed. Government officials at every level are the most reliable for responses, particularly U.S. Senators and Representatives who have established constituent recognition programs. Consumer brands vary widely based on current programs and staffing. The networking-focused recipients are less about getting something back and more about making a memorable first impression.

Is it weird to send a graduation announcement to a company? Not at all — it is actually a charming and increasingly popular tradition. For consumer brands, it is a lighthearted gesture that occasionally yields a fun response. For professional contacts and companies you want to work for, it is a thoughtful, low-pressure networking move that most hiring managers find memorable precisely because so few candidates do it.

How long does it take to receive a response? Government responses typically arrive within four to eight weeks. Corporate responses, when they come, can take anywhere from two to twelve weeks. Some responses arrive months after the announcement was sent — do not be surprised if something shows up in the fall.

How many announcements should I order if I plan to send to companies? Add 30 to 50 to your standard order if you plan to use this list fully. Most printing services charge significantly less per unit at higher quantities, so ordering extra is almost always the more economical choice.

Should I include a personal letter with the announcement? Yes — especially for professional networking recipients. A brief handwritten or typed note adds warmth and specificity that a standalone announcement cannot convey. For government officials and consumer brands, even two or three sentences make the announcement feel more personal and are more likely to generate a response.

This is one of those graduation traditions that feels a little old-fashioned and turns out to be genuinely delightful. There is something wonderful about sending a piece of physical mail into the world and waiting to see what comes back — and for the professional networking recipients, it is also one of the most creative and memorable first impressions a new graduate can make. Start addressing envelopes now, before graduation season gets away from you, and check your graduation party planning list while you are at it.