CHICAGO — The day when we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a day of service for an organization known as “Cradles to Crayons.” They’re collecting items for children in the city and suburbs Monday. Gov. JB Pritzker was among those joining volunteers at a donation site at the South Side YMCA, 6330 South […]
CHICAGO (WLS) — A children’s charity spent MLK Day hosting a collection drive to ensure kids have warm clothes this winter. Cradles to Crayons held their “Gear Up for Winter Initiative” donation drive at the South Side YMCA in Woodlawn. The organization collects children’s coats, shoes, clothing, toys, and books. The organization’s goal is to […]
Engaging even the youngest of volunteers from age 2 to 82, Cradles to Crayons Chicago brought families and friends together to put aside formal wear for a fun, dress-down day of giving and celebration. On Saturday, Nov. 16, more than 250 supporters joined Cradles to Crayons at its Giving Factory to roll up their sleeves and sort […]
