Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia

We are so excited to dive right into Ready for Learning by kicking it off with our first-annual Family Backpack-A-Thon! A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported our event! It's truly inspiring to bring the community together to provide essential school supplies for our local children, allowing them to concentrate on their education in the upcoming school year. Thank you all for your support, and stay tuned for more Backpack-A-Thon updates!

Our Giving Factory is in need of volunteers!

Every moment counts when it comes to providing clothing directly to kids in need. You and your family and friends can make an immediate impact. From quality control to sorting to sizing - every task matters.

Sign up now: https://hubs.li/Q02GBWJ30

It's that time of year again! We're excited for our annual Backpack-A-Thon®! 🎒✨ We're calling on corporate supporters to join us in providing 72,500 local kids with the backpacks, school supplies, and clothing essentials they need for a successful school year. Interested in joining us as a team? Contact Bryanna at [email protected]!

Why is today and tomorrow the perfect days to donate? It's ! Our Amazon Wish List is packed with amazing clothing deals that will help fill gaps in our inventory and support the children we serve. Take advantage of these special offers by shopping our Wish List—before the deals expire—and make a difference by purchasing an item or two for a child in need: https://hubs.li/Q02DW_Cr0

We still need your help!

Join us at the Giving Factory on Tuesdays or Saturdays to create Well Wish notes as part of our Ready for Learning initiative. These notes are a heartfelt way to show children they are valued and supported. 💖

This is a fantastic activity for everyone! Can't make it in? No worries! Grab some notecards to create Well Wish notes at home and drop them off at any of our drop-off locations!

Let's show these kids that they matter. Sign up for a shift in our Giving Factory: https://hubs.li/Q02FVZHX0

EMOJI HUNT: 5 clothing items have gone missing, and we need your help finding each of them! 🕵️‍♀️

Can you help us find the following items? Two t-shirts, a pair of jeans, one pair of shoes, and a backpack.

Let's work together to find these sneaky clothing items and get them ready to make a child's day. Feel free to drop a comment and let us know if you find them all! Let the EMOJI HUNT begin!!

Many thanks to our supporter, AbbVie, for joining us last month to support our local children! With their help, we can ensure that children have clean and accessible clothing to thrive every day. Thank you, AbbVie, for your continued support!

🚨 Our Wish List is stocked with socks and underwear! Let's keep all ages comfy and cool this summer. We want every child to feel comfy and confident, but low inventory is making it tough to provide these essentials. Clothing Insecurity affects many families in our community, making it difficult for children to have access to basic items.

Donate these essentials and directly benefit a child in need! 👕
https://hubs.li/Q02FWd9R0

Cradles to Crayons wishes you a Happy Fourth of July!

In celebration of July 4th, the Giving Factory is closing today at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m.

The donation bins at The Giving Factory are open 24/7 and you can find more information about our community drop-off locations here: https://hubs.li/Q02Ff1GY0

A huge shoutout to our amazing friends at Deloitte! 🎉 Volunteers joined us at the Giving Factory to pack backpacks, assemble outfit packs, clean shoes, create hygiene kits, and so much more. Your dedication and support mean the world to us! ❤️

It's Disability Pride Month! We are answering the question, "What is Disability Inclusion?"

Including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles similar to their peers who do not have a disability is disability inclusion. It's not just about encouragement—it's about ensuring policies and practices foster true inclusion. This leads to increased participation in socially expected roles, like being a student, worker, friend, community member, patient, spouse, partner, or parent.

Inclusion allows everyone to engage in social activities, use public resources, move freely within communities, receive adequate healthcare, build relationships, and enjoy everyday life. That's why Cradles to Crayons believes that everyone deserves to grow up in an accessible society and proud to be their whole, authentic selves.

This month, we encourage our supporters to learn more about how you can be an ally and take action this month: https://hubs.li/Q02Chr9h0.

Thank you to all that supported the Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award (CCCIIA) presentation!

It's true. We are stronger together. The CCCIIA honors the contributions of organizations across the country working to ensure children have the essential clothing they need to feel safe, valued, and to thrive in their childhoods. Together, we can .

Congratulations to all award winners: Compass Family Services, YouthConnect - BGCB, Methodist Services, Legacy Parenting Center, In The Image, and Roseland Community Hospital Foundation .

Shoes are a "sole" essential for kids growing up 👟✨ You can help kids put their best foot forward this summer when you donate new or gently used shoes! Find your local drop-off here: https://hubs.li/Q02z-t-R0

And don't forget to run to the comments and share your favorite shoe pun!

Juneteenth: A guide to learn and engage

Cradles to Crayons believes that all children deserve to grow up in a fair and equitable society. Join us today as we celebrate Juneteenth and take action within your community to make a lasting impact.

In observance of Juneteenth, The Giving Factory is closing today at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen on Thursday, June 20 at 9:00 a.m.

The donation bins at The Giving Factory are open 24/7 and you can find more information about our community drop-off locations by checking out our website: https://hubs.li/Q02yZkMw0

Happy Father's Day to every father and father-figure!

Cradles to Crayons admires and appreciates all of the hard work that goes into raising a child and creating a world where they can feel safe, comfortable, and prepared to thrive. 💜

Let's play a game! Which one would you donate? 👖

Inspired to build your own donation? Donate essential clothing items to a kid in our local community - everything you need to know is here: https://hubs.li/Q02yYWPc0

We're on a mission to ensure that every child feels valued and confident in their clothing. No child should ever feel like an outsider - join us in the battle to by donating new or gently used clothing today! Find out how you can get involved with Cradles to Crayons and be a part of the change: https://hubs.li/Q02z-5HM0

There is only ONE WEEK left to sign up for our first ever Family Backpack-A-Thon!! Sign up now before it's too late!

We're gearing up for an event full of high energy and high impact as we strive to provide 72,500 backpacks this year through our annual Ready For Learning initiative. This event is a unique opportunity for your family to sponsor and pack the essential items that children need to kick off their school year in the best way possible!

Contact Katherine Hobson at [email protected] to reserve a table for family and friends today.

We are only ONE DAY away from our Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award presentation! You can learn more about why clothing is so important and how all our honorees are helping .

Join us June 12 at 3pm EST by RSVPing: https://hubs.li/Q02zvDz_0

Congratulations to all award winners: Compass Family Services, YouthConnect - BGCB, Methodist Services, Roseland Community Hospital Foundation , Legacy Parenting Center, and In The Image.

Did you know that today is National Children's Day?

Take a moment today to show support for our local children by donating high-quality clothing. When you donate essential clothing to children experiencing Clothing Insecurity, you're helping them thrive at home, at school, and at play! Find your local drop-off and help us : https://hubs.li/Q02yYGH20

Join us at our Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award presentation as we honor our Service Partner, Methodist Services, on June 12 at 3pm est. RSVP:
https://hubs.li/Q02zv5Lc0

Like Cradles to Crayons, Methodist Services knows that high-quality clothing is an essential need for children. They are a multiservice organization that provides life enriching programs to children, adults and families as they face the challenges of limited resources, increased poverty, homelessness, disabilities and inequities in education. They provide early childhood education, school age programs, housing services, supports for families, mental health and counseling services, and nutrition programs.

Congratulations, Methodist Services, and thank you for helping !

⏰ Urgent Call to Action! ⏰We need your help!

Join us at the Giving Factory on Tuesdays or Saturdays to create Well Wish notes as part of our Ready for Learning initiative. These notes are an essential way to show children they are valued and supported. 💌💖

Whether you're part of a community group, corporate team, club, or simply a family looking to make a difference, this is a fantastic activity for everyone!

Can't make it in? No worries! Grab some notecards to create Well Wish notes at home and drop them at any of our drop-off locations!

Let's show these kids that they matter and sign up for a shift in our Giving Factory: https://hubs.li/Q02zF2zG0

The end of the school year is coming up fast! Donate your school’s Lost & Found to Cradles to Crayons, where we can gather the items into a package of essential items for a local child in need. To find out more, please email [email protected], or you can bring the items directly to any of our local drop off sites.

We are very excited to announce our first ever Family Backpack-A-Thon!

Join us on June 22 for an afternoon of high energy and high impact as we work to provide 72,500 backpacks this year as part of our annual Ready For Learning initiative.

This special event is the first of its kind to offer your family a chance to sponsor and pack the essentials a kid needs to start their school year off right!

Contact Katherine Hobson at [email protected] to reserve a table for family and friends today.

Happy Hanukkah!