February 5, 2025

Christine Morin Appointed as New CEO of Cradles to Crayons

Social Impact Leader with More than Two Decades of Experience in Nonprofit Growth and Community Impact Steps Into Role FEBRUARY 5, 2025 –... Read More »

January 9, 2025

The NonProfit Times: 5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

To read the full article: https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/5-ideas-for-volunteers-as-fundraising-resources/ JANUARY 7, 2025 — Fundraising isn’t always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of... Read More »

October 10, 2024

Boston Globe: Margherio Retiring from Cradles to Crayons

To read the full article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/09/30/business/corey-thomas-is-taking-competitiveness-boston/ SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 — Cradles to Crayons has come a long way from its origins at a... Read More »

August 8, 2024

Life & Style: Cradles to Crayons to Provide 252,000 Free Backpacks and School Supplies to MA, IL and PA Students

To read the full article, visit https://www.lifeandstylemag.com/posts/cradles-to-crayons-distributing-250k-free-backpacks/. AUGUST 8, 2024 — Cradles to Crayons is preparing to hand out more than 250,000 backpacks... Read More »

August 8, 2024

Us Weekly: Chicago Celebs and Cradles to Crayons Hold Annual Backpack-A-Thon

To read the full article, visit https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/chicago-celebs-and-cradles-to-crayons-hold-annual-backpack-a-thon/. AUGUST 8, 2024, CHICAGO, IL – Join Us in the fight against clothing insecurity. The Cradles to Crayons “Ready for... Read More »

February 26, 2025

Wives and girlfriends of Boston Bruins’ players team up with ‘Cradles to Crayons’ for pajama drive

Read the full article and watch the video story: https://whdh.com/news/wives-and-girlfriends-of-boston-bruins-players-team-up-with-cradles-to-crayons-for-pajama-drive/ FEBRUARY 24, 2025, BOSTON, MA — Volunteers in Boston are making a difference... Read More »

November 13, 2024

Cradles to Crayons–Massachusetts Names Alicia Kabir as New Executive Director

NOVEMBER 11, 2024, BOSTON, MA — Cradles to Crayons®–Massachusetts announced today the appointment of Alicia Kabir as its new Executive Director. Kabir brings... Read More »

July 19, 2024

Cradles to Crayons Aims to Provide 75,000 Backpacks Filled with School Supplies to Massachusetts Students

Ready for Learning initiative distributes backpacks and school supplies for free to 29 school districts. JULY 19, 2024, BOSTON, MA — Families will... Read More »

June 14, 2024

Cradles to Crayons Receives $75,000 Donation from Hale Family

June 14, 2024, BOSTON, MA–Cradles to Crayons® Massachusetts announced today that they are one of 72 organizations that received a donation from Rob... Read More »

September 1, 2022

Jordan’s Furniture and Cradles to Crayons Celebrate 10 Year Partnership

Jordan’s Furniture delivers truckload of school clothes to support Cradles to Crayons® Ready For Learning Initiative SEPTEMBER 1, 2022, BOSTON, MA–Jordan’s Furniture made... Read More »

October 6, 2020

Cradles to Crayons Seeks Donations of Coats, Boots and More to Help 37,000 Chicagoland Kids “Gear Up for Winter”

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 »

June 28, 2018

July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants

GREAT AMERICANS, GREAT IMMIGRANTS  Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28 comprised of 38 naturalized... Read More »

January 17, 2017

Lynn Margherio—Cradles to Crayons

The organization empowers 50,000 volunteers, partners with 304 agencies, and has served more than one million children. They provide children from birth to... Read More »

December 2, 2016

Cradles to Crayons Launches Its Gear Up for Winter Program

Seeking donations to provide warm winter essentials for 6,000 local children in need CHICAGO, IL- Cradles to Crayons® a nonprofit organization that equips... Read More »

November 17, 2016

Cradles to Crayons® Announces Chicago Board of Directors

Team of notable Chicagoland leaders to serve on new nonprofit board (CHICAGO, IL – November 17, 2016)  Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization... Read More »

February 19, 2025

Urgent need for winter coat donations to help Philadelphia kids

To read the full article: https://metrophiladelphia.com/winter-coat-donations/ FEBRUARY 19, 2025, PHILADELPHIA, PA — With the recent wave of frigid winter weather, Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia is... Read More »

January 17, 2025

CBS News: Philadelphia is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s how to help nonprofit Cradles to Crayons.

To read the full article and watch the video story: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/martin-luther-king-jr-cradles-to-crayons-philadelphia-donations/ JANUARY 17, 2025, PHILADELPHIA, PA — Organizations in the Philadelphia region are... Read More »

April 23, 2020

NBC Philadelphia Covers Cradles to Crayons COVID-19 Emergency Essentials Fund

 Cradles to Crayons continues to see a dramatic increase in demand for diapers, hygiene items, and school supplies during the COVID-19 crisis. We... Read More »

May 6, 2019

Cradles to Crayons to host new warehouse Grand Opening in East Falls

Cradles to Crayons to host new warehouse grand opening in East Falls  The non-profit organization’s relocation comes in response to the increasing demand... Read More »

January 11, 2019

Cradles to Crayons to host Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Community Collection

Cradles to Crayons, West Conshohocken, PA, Jan. 21, 2019 – Cradles to Crayons, known for their award winning work in providing clothing and childhood essentials for... Read More »