Philadelphia is the nation’s poorest big city with more than 300,000 children living in poverty across the region.

Let’s help them.

Ways to Give

We’ve served ONE MILLION CHILDREN across Greater Philadelphia!!

Help us reach the NEXT million kids!

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Help us celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service with special MLK Day volunteer opportunities!

Meet Claire

“When I think of an organization like Cradles to Crayons, I think of a light at the end of a tunnel.”

Take Action

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.

Make a Difference

Our Stories

On a human level, what we do is bring a little sunshine into the life of a family or child in need. Learn firsthand about the difference we make on a day-to-day basis. From our service partners and volunteers and from the families themselves.

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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