At Cradles to Crayons®, we believe every child should have the quality clothing they need for a safe, healthy childhood — not just clothes, but the confidence to show up every day, ready to learn, participate, and belong. 27 million children in the U.S. lack the clothing they need to thrive. We meet just 2–3% of the need today.
With 800,000+ volunteers and partners behind us, our five-year plan will double our impact.
The Growing Challenge
1 in 3 children experience clothing insecurity
82% of families served earn less than $30K annually
Today, we serve only 2-3% of the need
Two Decades of Community-Powered Impact
10M
items distributed annually
50K+
volunteers, corporations, and service partners engaged annually
99%
of service partners say our services are essential
70X
reduced environmental impacts by reusing clothing
Our plan is built on four investments that will fundamentally change who we reach and how we serve.
The future we're building in our communities.
There’s a Place for You in This Work. Join Us to Help Every Child Thrive.
Volunteer
Join thousands of local volunteers in The Giving Factory or out in your community.
Have Questions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at infoc2c@cradlestocrayons.org.
