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Cradles to Crayons is hosting our first Spring Greening Event right in our Giving Factory parking lot!
We will be collecting clothing, shoes, and other materials, thanks to our friends and community partners. This is a great opportunity to safely recycle your unwanted items and keep them out of landfills! Click here for a full list of the items we’ll be accepting.
We hope to see you there!
Join Cradles to Crayons and your peers in the Construction and Commercial Real Estate industries to help Chicagoland kids thrive!
We look forward to welcoming you to The Giving Factory on Friday, May 8, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a chance to learn more about C2C’s work, volunteer, and connect with others in your field! Lunch and drinks will be provided.
Interested in joining us?
Click here to reserve your spot!
We are only able to alleviate the impacts of childhood poverty and provide free essential items through volunteerism and financial investment. A suggested donation of $100/person will allow Cradles to Crayons to further our important mission. Additional event details will be sent via email to all confirmed attendees prior to the event, including parking/transit information, what to wear, and answers to other frequently asked questions.
Questions?
Email Allison at abarker@cradlestocrayons.org.
Thank you for your support of Cradles to Crayons!
Our Signature Events
Un-Gala®
Our Gear Up for Winter signature event, Un-Gala®, brings families together to have fun and give back. Each winter, volunteers – of all ages – gather to sort and pack everyday essentials – like hats, gloves, scarves, and more – that bring warmth to thousands of Chicagoland children in need.
Backpack-A-Thon®
Un-like their peers, kids from low-income or homeless families may lack basic school supplies. Ready for Learning’s signature event, Backpack-A-Thon brings together 700+ volunteers to stuff 30,000 backpacks and to enable kids to arrive at school ready and excited to learn. Backpack-A-Thon is a high-energy corporate event fueled by great spirit and friendly competition and takes place every summer.