September 14, 2026

First Quality and Cradles to Crayons Team Up to Support Families in Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia

Read the full piece: https://www.firstquality.com/news/fq-and-c2c-celebrate-5-years-of-partnership Over 37 million baby diapers and 17 million baby wipes distributed since 2021 GREAT NECK, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER... Read More »

August 27, 2026

The Clothes That Help a Child Raise Their Hand

Read the full piece: https://jenndebargegoonan2.substack.com/p/the-clothes-that-help-a-child-raise?r=8xwsng&utm_medium=ios AUGUST 26, 2026—A single mother had to make a heartbreaking choice. Her children had just a few outfits... Read More »

April 29, 2026

Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia Appoints New Executive Director

Wyneshia Foxworth-Johnson Brings Two Decades of Experience to the Role; Board Leadership Transition Also Announced APRIL 28, 2026, PHILADELPHIA, PA – Cradles to... Read More »

April 8, 2026

Cradles to Crayons Announces New National Board Chair

Bain & Company’s Gerard du Toit takes on key leadership role as nonprofit seeks to expand, plan next chapter APRIL 8, 2026, BOSTON,... Read More »

August 15, 2025

Clothing Insecurity: A Hidden Barrier to Student Success

Read the full article: https://teachmag.com/clothing-insecurity-a-hidden-barrier-to-student-success/ AUGUST 15, 2025, BOSTON, MA — As kids prepare to step through the school doors and start another... Read More »

June 25, 2026

Newton Nonprofit Receives Statewide Grant Funding

Read the full story: https://patch.com/massachusetts/newton/newtons-cradles-crayons-receives-grant-sincere-foundation The 17 grant recipients collectively serve more than 400,000 Massachusetts residents each year. JUNE 24, 2026, NEWTON, MA... Read More »

May 27, 2026

Record Setting 57.3 Million Raised for Nonprofits at the 2026 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

193 organizations benefited from Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Fundraising May 27, 2026, BOSTON, MA—–The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced... Read More »

August 29, 2025

Boston Public Schools Hosts Annual Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration at Boston Children’s Museum

AUGUST 29, 2025, BOSTON, MA — Boston Public Schools, the City of Boston, and Boston Children’s Museum, in partnership with Cradles to Crayons,... Read More »

August 7, 2025

45,000 backpacks filled with back to school supplies in Boston to help students in need

Read the full article and watch the video story: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cradles-to-crayons-school-supplies-boston/ AUGUST 7, 2025, BOSTON, MA — Hundreds of volunteers came to Boston University... Read More »

June 11, 2025

Clothing for kids: Cradles to Crayons and TJX partnership includes volunteers, drives

To read the full article: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/bizwomen/news/profiles-strategies/2025/06/tjx-cradles-to-crayons-partnership-includes-volun.html At a glance: Cradles to Crayons and TJX Duration of the partnership: 14 years Impact: Helping give... Read More »

August 7, 2026

More Than 700 Volunteers Pack 36,000 Backpacks for Chicagoland Students

Read the full article and watch the video story: https://citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2026/aug/05/more-than-700-volunteers-pack-36000-backpacks-for-chicagoland-students/ Cradles to Crayons’ annual Backpack-A-Thon brings corporate volunteers together to support its goal... Read More »

August 6, 2026

How to Shop, Donate, and Recycle Clothes to Maximize Impact and Minimize Landfill Waste

Read the full article: https://better.net/life/cradles-to-crayons-donate-recycle-clothes/ AUGUST 6, 2026, CHICAGO, IL — In the warehouse of Cradles to Crayons’ Giving Factory, bins upon bins are... Read More »

July 29, 2026

Volunteers pack 36K backpacks with school supplies in Chicago

Read the full story here: https://abc7chicago.com/post/cradles-crayons-volunteers-pack-36k-backpacks-school-supplies-backpack-thon-wintrust-arena/19598462/ JULY 29, 2026, CHICAGO, IL — Volunteers and staff with Cradles to Crayons packed 36,000 backpacks with... Read More »

June 10, 2026

[Spotlight Chicago] Cradles to Crayons: End Clothing Insecurity

Watch the full interview: https://wgntv.com/spotlight-chicago/cradles-to-crayons-end-clothing-insecurity/ Join the mission to end clothing insecurity across Chicagoland. “Cradles to Crayons” works every day to provide children... Read More »

April 15, 2026

Donate clothes to save environment, help dress Chicago-area children

Read the full op-ed: https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/04/13/donate-clothes-environment-volunteer-credit-unions-fees APRIL 13, 2026, CHICAGO, IL — In Chicago, many families struggle to afford basic clothing, even as millions... Read More »

April 29, 2026

Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia Appoints New Executive Director

Wyneshia Foxworth-Johnson Brings Two Decades of Experience to the Role; Board Leadership Transition Also Announced APRIL 28, 2026, PHILADELPHIA, PA – Cradles to... Read More »

November 24, 2025

Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia Announces Retirement of Executive Director, Searches for Next Leader

Michal Smith to Retire in March 2026 after 15 Years of Service NOVEMBER 24, 2025, PHILADELPHIA, PA — With deep gratitude, Cradles to... Read More »

September 24, 2025

Donated clothes become care packages for Philadelphians in need at the Giving Factory. Take a look inside

To read the full article and watch the video story: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/cradles-to-crayons-philadelphia-giving-factory-coat-drive/   SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia is consistently ranked among... Read More »

June 11, 2025

Cradles to Crayons® and First Quality® Team Up to Provide Free Diapers and Clothing to Families in The Greater Philadelphia Tri-State Area

With demand surging and supply strained, meeting urgent basic needs for infants and toddlers is more important than ever JUNE 11, 2025, PHILADELPHIA,... Read More »

April 21, 2025

Philly volunteers are fighting textile waste for Earth Month — 1 clothing bin at a time

Read the full article: https://whyy.org/articles/cradles-to-crayons-earth-month-clothes-donations/ APRIL 18, 2025, PHILADELPHIA, PA — At a warehouse in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood, volunteers sorted through large... Read More »