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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 »

April 21, 2023

National Clothing Insecurity Nonprofit Cradles to Crayons® Recognizes Winners for the 6th Annual Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award

April 21, 2023, Boston, MA — Cradles to Crayons, a national Clothing Insecurity relief nonprofit, recognizes five recipients of the 2023 Chairman’s Council... Read More »

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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