Support Cradles to Crayons’ Ready for School initiative and help 30,000 local children succeed in school this year!
The Initiative
Our Ready for School initiative distributes backpacks filled with new, age-appropriate school supplies and custom KidPacks filled with shoes, clothing, and more, to ensure that children arrive at school on the first day prepared and excited to learn! In partnership with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, Backpack-A-Thon® is the signature event in Cradles to Crayons’ year-round efforts to help children succeed in school. Join us and help fill 30,000 backpacks with new school supplies for local children in need. Sponsorship opportunities with event participation at Lincoln Financial Field are limited.
The Need
Starting school without the tools needed to succeed can put big obstacles in a developing child’s way. Items like backpacks, art supplies, writing tools, and back-to-school clothing & shoes are imperative to help get children mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for school. New backpacks and supplies give children a sense of pride and excitement to go back to school. With these tools, they are more likely to attend school and complete homework — knowing they have the same chance at school success as their peers. Parents can focus on rent and groceries instead of facing the stress of school-related expenses.