September 28, 2025
Read the full article: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2025/09/28/gratify-yourself-others-volunteer SEPTEMBER 28, 2025, CHICAGO, MA — Retired librarian Esther Honson has spent the past four years helping scan,... Read More »
September 14, 2025
Read the full article with a Chicago Tribune subscription: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/letters-091425/ Want kids in class? Start with coats, shoes and dignity. The editorial board... Read More »
August 9, 2025
Read the full article and watch the video story: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/community-comes-together-for-first-cradles-to-crayons-backpack-a-thon/ AUGUST 9, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — From one station to the next, volunteers... Read More »
June 10, 2025
With demand surging and supply strained, meeting urgent basic needs for infants and toddlers is more important than ever JUNE 10, 2025, CHICAGO,... Read More »
April 16, 2025
Read the full story: https://www.dailyherald.com/20250414/lifestyle/a-silent-crisis-cradles-to-crayons-initiative-works-to-close-clothing-insecurity-gap-for-kids/ Spring has sprung and it’s time to throw open the windows, air out the house and clean out... Read More »
June 14, 2022
Respected Social Change Leader to Expand Nonprofit’s Impact and Serve More Kids in Need of Essential Items CHICAGO (June 14, 2022) – Cradles... Read More »
October 6, 2020
CHICAGO (October 1, 2020, 10 AM) — The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges for the already vulnerable, which will grow even more apparent... Read More »
October 14, 2019
Cradles to Crayons Chicago is seeking gently-used winter coats, gloves, boots and other clothing items during a pop-up collection event this weekend in... Read More »
December 11, 2018
“At Cradles to Crayons, we see every day how our volunteers, especially children, are learning to give back through the work they do... Read More »