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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.

1 in 2 children in Chicago is at risk of experiencing clothing insecurity.

Let’s help them.

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities.      

Ways to Give

 

Find A Drop Off

 

You can help us get everyday essentials into the hands of children facing clothing insecurity. Shop our Amazon Wish List and learn more about how you can help  provide our most-needed items.

Amazon Wish List

Please check out our Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Highlights Report, to see what strides we made last year thanks to your continued support.

Become a Child Champion through our monthly giving program! Your contribution will fuel the heart of our organization and help launch a child to their full potential.

 Become a Child Champion Today 

Gear Up for Winter!

Help us ensure 50,000 Chicagoland children stay warm this winter by donating like-new coats at one of our drop-off locations, or by purchasing essential items directly from our Amazon Wishlist!

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Start Your Own Fundraiser with Coats for Kids!

You have the power to fill a critical need in our community by supporting the Cradles to Crayons Coats for Kids campaign. Every $12 raised will provide a warm, winter coat to a Chicagoland child experiencing poverty or homelessness.

Together, we can change a child’s life, one coat at a time.
Sign Up Today

Take Action

 

Volunteer

We work with over 7,000 families, individuals, community groups and companies to serve over 30,000 children every year in Chicago. Your time is vital to getting children the everyday essentials they need.

Make a Difference

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.

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Fund the Cause

Children in poverty are right around the corner. Help them however you can.

Fund the Cause

Ways to Give

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.

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Media Kit 

We empower media outlets to help tell the story of our work through the Cradles to Crayons lens and voice. Click the link below for more information. 

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