Help local children experiencing Clothing Insecurity get ready to learn from head to toe!
All kids deserve to look great and feel confident on that first day of school! Jordan’s Furniture, in partnership with Cradles to Crayons, wants to make sure that every child starts the school year off on the right foot.
Now through August 16, bring your clothing donations to any Jordan’s Furniture location (including the Taunton Distribution Center). We are accepting ALL types of clothing in ALL sizes! Click here to find a location near you.
Cradles to Crayons’ Ready For Learning initiative ensures that your donations help children living in homeless or low-income situations.
Celebrate PRIDE and help local children get basic essentials.
Join Cradles to Crayons this Pride Month for a special Giving Factory volunteer shift as we come together in celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, community, and our shared commitment to supporting children with dignity.
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To learn more about volunteering at our Giving Factory, click here.
Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Families are invited to get moving with classic summer games like ring tosses, relay races, and more. Kids will rotate through active stations that encourage play, creativity, and moving their bodies in ways that feel good to them.
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Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Join us as we celebrate the stories and traditions that make each family unique. Kids can create art or crafts that represent their family traditions, cultural celebrations, or special moments they want to share.
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Get your company involved in Backpack-A-Thon!
800+ corporate volunteers + 50,000 backpacks packed = local kids in need are Ready for Learning!
Backpack-A-Thon is our signature Ready for Learning event, welcoming companies from across Massachusetts. Join this high-energy, corporate teambuilding event this summer to help fill thousands of backpacks with school supplies alongside other volunteers, so that local kids are ready on the first day of school for a year of learning.
View our Partnership Opportunities and Benefits
Providing essential learning supplies to kids requires support. For more information on how your company can join our effort, please contact Derek McVay at dmcvay@cradlestocrayons.org.
Click here to learn more about our Ready for Learning initiative.
Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Start the school year on a high note with a fun-filled karaoke party! Families can sing their hearts out, cheer each other on, and enjoy some light refreshments as we celebrate a fresh new season of learning and growth.
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Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Celebrate the season with a fun, not-so-spooky scavenger hunt around the Giving Factory as families learn what happens at each station. Kids will follow clues, explore different areas, and discover Halloween treats along the way. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged!
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Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Families can create their own “Tree of Thanks” by decorating paper leaves with things they’re grateful for and adding them to a growing display. Through this hands-on art activity, kids can reflect, create, and celebrate what matters most to them.
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Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
Join us for a fun afternoon of cookie decorating and holiday cheer! Families can get creative with icing, sprinkles, and sweets while enjoying festive music and warm drinks.
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Family Leadership Circle — a community of families giving back, together.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, we’re inviting families to celebrate the power of dreaming big. We will host a special vision-board workshop where kids will explore their hopes for themselves, their families, and their community. We’ll provide craft supplies to help them imagine a brighter year ahead.
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