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More than 300,000 children in Greater Philadelphia are at risk of Clothing Insecurity and without access to school-appropriate clothing and school supplies.

Starting school with items like backpacks, art supplies, writing tools, and back-to-school clothing and shoes is imperative for children to feel mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for school. With your support for our Ready for Learning initiative and Backpack-A-Thon® volunteer events, we will ensure that Greater Philadelphia children have what they need to feel confident and prepared going into the school year.

Support Ready for Learning

More than 300,000 children in Greater Philadelphia are at risk of Clothing Insecurity and without access to school-appropriate clothing and school supplies.

Starting school with items like backpacks, art supplies, writing tools, and back-to-school clothing and shoes is imperative for children to feel mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for school. With your support for our Ready for Learning initiative and Backpack-A-Thon® volunteer events, we will ensure that Greater Philadelphia children have what they need to feel confident and prepared going into the school year.

Support Ready for Learning

 

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You can help us provide everyday essentials for children and families who face the challenge of Clothing Insecurity.
Learn more about how you can help.

Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights Report

As we reflect on the past fiscal year (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025), one thing is clear: our community showed up in a big way. Thanks to your unwavering support, Cradles to Crayons was able to meet growing needs across Massachusetts and provide essential items to thousands of children.

We distributed essentials to help children thrive every day, no matter the season, we partnered with new organizations to end diaper need, and we introduced new donation collection bins available 24/7. This impact and growth are a direct result of what happens when a community believes in showing up for one another. 

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Amazon Wish List

Shop our Amazon Wish List, and help us provide high-quality essentials to local children in need! Our Amazon Wish List is updated monthly and features items we have the greatest need for in The Giving Factory. To simplify the process, you can even select to ship the items directly to us.  

Check out our Wish List to see how you can help!

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Take Action

Volunteer

We work with over 24,000 families, individuals, community groups and companies to serve more than 200,000 children in the region annually. Your time is vital to getting children the everyday essentials they need.

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Fund the Cause

Children in poverty are right around the corner. Help them however you can.

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Ways to Give

Events

Join us for an event in The Giving Factory or in a Greater Philadelphia community. Learn more about our signature events and check out our events calendar to see if we’re hosting an event near you.

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The Difference We're Making

Service Partners

Our whole focus is to make our collaborative process as easy and streamlined as possible. This helps us to empower the children you serve at home, at school and at play by providing the everyday essentials that match their individual needs.

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In the News

We host special events and activities throughout the year in our Giving Factory and in local communities to enable community groups, families, and businesses to support our mission and help neighbors in need.

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