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September 15, 2021
Letter from the CEO: Vaccine Update
As Cradles to Crayons® continues to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our community, we are joining national efforts to end COVID-19 transmission... Read More »
May 11, 2021
First Quality® Teams Up with Cradles to Crayons® to Address Urgent Need for Diapers
Gear Up for Baby campaign aims to provide diapers for thousands of babies BOSTON, MA (May 11, 2021) — As presenting sponsor for... Read More »
April 1, 2021
4/1/2021 Update on COVID-19
Update on COVID-19 Keeping our staff, partners, and volunteers safe and minimizing the spread of the COVID-19 virus is our top priority. Given... Read More »
November 24, 2020
OPINION: Massachusetts leaders must deliver relief to poor families now
Read at: www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/07/opinion/massachusetts-leaders-must-deliver-relief-poor-families-now/ OPINION Massachusetts leaders must deliver relief to poor families now While everyone is suffering at some level, the suffering isn’t... Read More »
June 17, 2020
Update on COVID-19
Update on COVID-19 Keeping our staff, partners, and volunteers safe and minimizing the spread of the COVID-19 virus is our top priority.... Read More »
News from Boston
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 »
August 16, 2022
Back to School Shopping Puts Pressure on Boston Parents
To read the full article, visit bostonglobe.com. AUGUST 16, 2022, BOSTON, MA–Each August, parents pour into stores to take part in the $34.4... Read More »
November 10, 2021
Cradles to Crayons’ Gear Up for Winter Initiative Provides Winter Gear for Kids In Need
Cradles to Crayons Launches Annual Gear Up for Winter Initiative Across the Commonwealth. Donations will support local children facing a lack of warm... Read More »
July 29, 2021
Cradles to Crayons launches Ready for Learning initiative
Cradles to Crayons Prepares Massachusetts Students for the New School Year with its Ready for Learning Initiative. Nonprofit aiming to prepare 65,000 children... Read More »
June 7, 2021
Jordan’s Furniture to support Ready for Learning
Cradles to Crayons and Jordan’s Furniture help local children get ready to learn from head to toe! June 7, 2021, BOSTON, MA—Starting today... Read More »
News from Chicago
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 »
News from Philadelphia
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 »
July 12, 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 »
November 15, 2016
Cradles to Crayons Joins Real Estate Brokerage Franchise for Winter Initiative
(Philadelphia, PA) – Cradles to Crayons announced it is joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach and the Trident Group for Gear Up For Winter... Read More »