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 »

May 17, 2023

Cradles to Crayons Welcomes New National Board Member: Jeffrey Alpaugh, U.S. and Canada Growth & Industry Practice Leader

Cradles to Crayons, a national Children’s nonprofit leading the movement to #EndClothingInsecurity for 20 million children across the United States, is excited to... Read More »

May 11, 2023

Cradles to Crayons Welcomes New Vice President of National Philanthropy and Vice President of Operations

National Clothing Insecurity relief nonprofit expands leadership team Left to right: Yvette McClymont, Connie Olson Boston, MA (May 10, 2023) – Cradles to... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »