Providing low-income and homeless children around Greater Philadelphia with the everyday essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school, and at play.
We are honored to partner with
@Comcast
through their new
#TeamUP
initiative! Grateful for our special guests, Olympic Gold Medalist, Nathan Chen, and Paralympic Gold Medalists, Brenna Huckaby and Bradley Snyder who joined us in the Giving Factory today alongside 120 volunteers!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing partners at
@BankofAmerica
for packing 3,200 backpacks with school supplies in less than an hour last night! We appreciate your continued support and all that you do for children living in poverty.
#BofAVolunteers
In honor of
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we are spotlighting phenomenal women.
@GloriaAllred
is a civil rights attorney notable for taking high-profile cases involving the protection of women's rights. Born in
#Philadelphia
, Allred may be the most famous practicing attorney in the US.
The last time the
@Eagles
played in the Super Bowl, our C2C team made this Eagles logo "artwork" out of donated clothing which was then packed up for local kids.
It brought us a WIN then, so here it is again! Fly Eagles Fly!! Bring another one home for our city!!
#GoBirds
Another year, another amazing
#BackpackAThon
in partnership with
@PhillySJUnited
! Check out highlights of last week's event where 600+ volunteers packed 30,000 backpacks for children in under 2 hours!
We're not done! Donate to
#ReadyforSchool
:
#Philly
A HUGE thank you to
@MerrillLynch
, a
@BankofAmerica
company, for putting together Cozy Comfort Packs! They not only included a pair of warm pajamas, but also socks, underwear, and even a bedtime story!
1 in 3 American families cannot afford enough diapers to help keep their baby clean, dry and healthy. To mitigate this diaper need in Greater Philadelphia, we partnered with
@diapernetwork
and Kimberly-Clark to provide 300,000 diapers for local families living in poverty.
#BackpackAThon2019
is finally here! We are about to fill 35,000 backpacks with brand new school supplies for local children living in poverty.
#ReadyForSchool
We are honored that you’ve chosen to support the Cradles to Crayons mission, Kyle! We love watching you do your thing on the mound, and now there’s an added bonus to that fun⚾️
#thankyou
#philadelphiaphillies
#kylegibson
@kgib44
I am a day late w/this, but I got sidetracked after the game yesterday! For every
@Phillies
Win,
@LizGib44
& I will be donating to
@C2CPhiladelphia
! And for each of my Ks we will be supporting
@Philabundance
! Check out the link below to join us! Go Phils!!
Calling all
@Phillies
Phans…prepare for the '22 season by bidding on this incredible opportunity to meet starting pitcher
@kgib44
!
Thank you
@BigLeagueImpact
for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible.
𝗕𝗜𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗪
Nonprofit evaluator
@CharityNav
has awarded Cradles to Crayons with their highest rating, 4 stars, for the 10th consecutive year!
We couldn't have earned this rating without you. Thank you for your financial support, product donations, volunteer time, and goodwill.
#Philly
#PHL
The team at Cradles to Crayons
#Philadelphia
is proud to announce that we have been selected as one one of The
@SmartCEO
Magazine's Corporate Culture award winners! 💜
#Philly
#PHL
wow Wow WOW!! Once again, the teams
@bhhsfoxroach
& Trident Group have smashed through their
#BackpackChallenge
goal, raising more than $100,000 in support of our
#ReadyforLearning
initiative! Thank you for helping us provide learning essentials to thousands of Philly-area kids!
"All children merit the right to feel comfortable, confident, and secure in their own environments. I hope to put a smile on many faces and truly epitomize the motto of Cradles to Crayons, Quality = Dignity."
- Nihitha, a student at
@GarnetValleySD
and current C2C Teen Leader!
We are always proud to partner with such wonderful organizations like
@PECOconnect
! Congratulations to CEO, Mike Innocenzo, for his outstanding work in our community! Thank you for all that you do!
#ThursdayThoughts
Cradles to Crayons recently held a backpack distribution for
@PHL_MOE
at the Giving Factory. With help from Ursinus College Bonner program volunteers, we distributed 4,300 backpacks for students at 15 Philadelphia schools. Thank you for helping local children get
#ReadyForSchool
Introducing the 2018-2019 Teen Leadership Corps! These 29 high school students will spend the next year serving as volunteer leaders, fundraisers & community ambassadors for Cradles to Crayons.
If you'd like to support their fundraising efforts visit:
#PHL
Cradles to Crayons
#ReadyforSchool
Backpack-A-Thon 2019 provided 600 Mastery School students with brand new backpacks filled with age appropriate school supplies!
We had the pleasure of hosting
@Eagles
players for a volunteer shift! Reed Blankenship, Devon Allen, Cam Jurgens, and Mario Goodrich joined us in the Giving Factory to help us serve 35,000 kids this winter! Thank you for your amazing work!
We are kicking off our
#ReadyforSchool
season!
Our generous supporters from Trident Insurance,
@bhhsfoxroach
with Westfield Insurance Legacy of Caring Fund presented Cradles to Crayons with a check that will help provide 300 kids with KidPacks for the school year!
#Philly
#PHL
The Giving Factory had a boost of energy this past weekend when dozens of families from William
@PennCharter
School signed up to volunteer together. Thank you Penn Charter students and families, for helping to make a difference in the lives of local kids in need!
Empty shelf alert! We are currently out of boys’ pants sizes 7/8 & up.
Can you help us get 1,000 pairs so we can help local kids who desperately need them? Please help us spread the word!
Find a local donation drop off site near you here:
#Philly
#PHL
Cradles to Crayons supporter Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox and Roach Realtors and The Trident Group stopped by the Giving Factory for a volunteer shift as part of
@FRTCharities
Community Service Day 2019! Thank you for your continued support 😃
#CSD2019
Happy
#GivingTuesday
! Today is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Kick off the charitable season by giving back to children in need.
Learn more here ->
#GiveWarmth
#Philly
#PHL
Happy New Year from all of us at Cradles to Crayons!
Help us ensure the children we serve start 2018 with their best foot forward.
Donate:
#Philly
#PHL
The Giving Factory is overflowing with donations from our
#MLKday
collection! We team would like to extend a huge thank you to the 30+ collection sites & those who donated items for local children in need.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region board and CEO Marcus Allen recently visited the Giving Factory to present Cradles to Crayons with a plaque in recognition of our partnership.
Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters for everything that you do for local children :)
We would like to extend a huge thank you to six year old Graham who recently held a neighborhood collection for local children in need.
Way to go Graham!
As part of their 25th anniversary celebration
@FRTCharities
hosted a book drive for Local Children in Need.
@bhhsfoxroach
offices across the region collected & donated more than 350 books! Thank you BHHS Fox and Roach and the Trident Group for your continued support 💜
#FRTC25
We'd like to give a shoutout to these two young girls who collected winter essentials for local children!
If your child would like to host a collection in your community, please email us at communityphiladelphia
@cradlestocrayons
.org.
#GearUpforWinter
Today we opened our third Giving Spot at Rocky Run YMCA in
#Media
! This is the first Giving Spot in Delaware County, making it more accessible than ever to donate new or gently used children’s items.
We're celebrating Dr.
#MartinLutherKingJr
's legacy of service in the community this
#MLKDay
!
In partnership with local fire stations, first responders and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold collections across
#Philadelphia
.
Find your site:
Yesterday we distributed over 1,900 coats for kids in need as part of our annual coat distribution!
Thank you to everyone involved for helping keep kids warm this winter. 💜
#Philly
#PHL
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! Your Super Bowl champion Philadelphia
@Eagles
kick off their first season as defending champions tonight!
#FlyEaglesFly
#NFLKickoff
#ATLvsPHI
We took this picture right before The Eagles won the Super Bowl so we are hoping that it is a good luck charm!
#TBT
.
@BankofAmerica
Philadelphia Market President Jim Dever stopped by to help us open the brand new Bank of America Welcome Lobby in our new Giving Factory. Thank you to BOA for supporting our new Giving Factory Welcome Lobby & our expansion to serve 100,000 local children annually!
Welcome our new crew of teen leaders! For the next year they will be leading volunteers, representing Cradles to Crayons in the community and raising funds to support our mission. Be sure to welcome them when you see them around our new Giving Factory :)
We would like to take a moment to thank our corporate supporters for an amazing 2018! Your support allows us to provide local children with the essentials that they need to thrive.
If your company is looking for a fun way to give back, contact MKrause
@cradlestocrayons
.org!
Volunteers from
@CitizensBank
stopped by
#TheGivingFactory
this morning to sort brand new school supplies for local children living in poverty.
Thank you for your continued support and for proving that Great communities are made of good Citizens!
#ReadyforSchool
#Philly
Congratulations
@BankofAmerica
. Thank you for all you do for the children we serve and for driving social impact in both your business and our communities.
#Civic50PHL
@PhilaFound
Tonight we are celebrating the first Gear Up for Winter Un-Gala Preview Night at our new Giving Factory in East Falls! This year we are aiming to provide 20,000 local children in need with winter essentials they need to stay warm.
This past Wednesday,
@Discover
helped us host our first ever Backpack-A-Thon in Delaware! With their support, we’ve now expanded our reach of impact into a third state. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for making this momentous event possible!
#DiscoverCares
We're over the moon about these fantastic C2C Quest entries! 🚀🧑🚀
This little guy makes a great point - your gift can make a huge impact!
Please donate today: 💜
March is
#SocialWorkMonth
! Cradles to Crayons works with more than 300 Philadelphia area human service agency partners. This network of service providers includes social workers who deliver clothing & essentials from our Giving Factory to local children in need.
#MissionMonday
Our
#ReadyforSchool
program distributes backpacks filled with new, age-appropriate school supplies and KidPacks filled with shoes, clothing, and more.
Your support is essential in supplying children with the tools they need – donate today:
#Philly
#PHL
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors & The Trident Group have passed the 25k mark in their
#ReadyforLearning
Backpack Challenge! 75+ offices have raised more than $29,000 dollars to help us provide children in need with backpacks filled with learning supplies.
Photos from our
#MLKDay
collection sites!
Roxborough YMCA, Spring Mill Fire Company No.1, Trevose Fire Company Station 4/84 and Germantown Friends School
Thanks to David Elementary School and Willow DaleElementarySchool for their huge collections!
#Philly
#PHL
With a goal of serving up to 100,000 children annually, we are thrilled to share that Cradles to Crayons
#Philadelphia
will soon have a new home! We have received two challenge grants for a total of $150,000. Please help us reach our goal:
Our Executive Director Michal Smith was on
@NBCPhiladelphia
yesterday! Watch her sit down with
@ErinColemanTV
to discuss The Lost Boys Collection Drive in partnership with
@TheArdenTheatre
Company Presents Peter Pan.
In lieu of gifts for her daughter Priscilla birthday,
@6abc
anchor
@AliciaVitarelli
is asking that her friends donate to Cradles to Crayons!
Thank you Alicia and Priscilla for your continued support. You're setting a great example for everyone in the
#Philly
community. 😀
#PHL
Another day, another backpack🎒👏🏼
Our Ready for Learning sponsor,
@pecoconnect
came in today and helped us pack 1,630 backpacks!!
Your partnership and your service allow this initiative the chance to thrive and grow each year.
#readyforlearning
#corporatesponsor
#thankyou
This past Saturday, C2C hosted our first ever Family Backpack-A-Thon where members of our Family Leadership Circle packed school bags for 1,440 local kids! Thanks to our FLC families and Teen Leaders who came out and made this an event to remember. We couldn't do this without you