Please take donations to one of our local drop-off locations using bags that have been securely tied shut or in small boxes that have been taped closed.
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Help provide the essential items that Chicagoland students nee to thrive. Cradles to Crayons will provide 90,000 backpacks full of essential items for school success.
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Get to Know Cradles to Crayons–Chicago
Please check out our Fiscal Year 2022 Impact Report, to see what strides we made last year thanks to your continued support.
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Volunteer
We work with families, individuals, community groups, and companies to process clothing donations at The Giving Factory. Your time is vital to getting children the everyday essentials they need to thrive.
Our Stories
On a human level, what we do is bring a little sunshine into the life of a family or child in need. Learn firsthand about the difference we make on a day-to-day basis. From our service partners and volunteers and from the families themselves.
Fund the Cause
Children experiencing poverty are right around the corner. Help them however you can.
The Difference We're Making
Service Partners
Our whole focus is to make our collaborative process as easy and streamlined as possible. This helps us to empower the children you serve at home, at school and at play by providing the everyday essentials that match their individual needs.