Mission Moments — A Closer Look at Our Impact

If you’re like me, you’ll never forget walking into a Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory for the first time. Like a duck on a pond, the exterior of a warehouse is normally unassuming, plain, still. The first thing that you might think when you arrive is “huh, I didn’t...

What does it mean when a child has to make themselves invisible just to get through a school day? Clothing Insecurity is often called a hidden challenge. That’s because kids and families work hard to hide it. I had the chance to talk about this with Sheldon L. Eakins,...

There are children across the country currently facing clothing insecurity, lacking access to affordable, adequate, and seasonally appropriate clothing. These are kids who may head to school without warm coats, properly fitting shoes, or enough clean clothes for the...

To read the full article: https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/nonprofits-are-sitting-on-the-antidote-to-americas-loneliness-epidemic Op-ed: Our third spaces are disappearing. But by designing volunteer spaces around shared purpose and human connection, nonprofits can...

My first full year at Cradles to Crayons® has left me with plenty of perspective. Our community has so much to offer, and I've enjoyed listening, learning, and deepening my understanding of what makes this organization so special. Through conversations with our...

JANUARY 16, 2026, BOSTON, MA — On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we are often reminded to reflect on his words. But Dr. King himself was clear that reflection without action is not enough. He taught us that our humanity is tied to one another and that showing up for our...

As we step into 2026, I want to start by saying thank you. Your support of Cradles to Crayons® is making a profound difference in the lives of children across our communities.  I'm writing today to share what we're seeing, the impact we're making together,...

Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, or partnered with us, we are deeply grateful. Your support fuels our work to address Clothing Insecurity among children and families. Without you, none of it would be possible. So let me first say, THANK YOU! Human Stories Behind...

As kids prepare to step through the school doors and start another year, I’m particularly mindful of the 20 million children in the U.S. experiencing clothing insecurity. As a parent, I deeply understand the pressure of getting my kids comfortable with new routines...