WCVB-TV recently interviewed Cradles to Crayons founder and CEO Lynn Margherio for their "Help for the Holidays" segment which highlights local nonprofits that focus on giving back to local communities. Watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/IQkHu6
WCVB-TV Features Cradles to Crayons In "Help for the Holidays" Segment
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Cradles to Crayons Video on the Giving Library
The Giving Library was created to help philanthropists give wisely. Members of the Giving Library can discover amazing nonprofits that meet their specific interests and make secure donations. Nonprofits benefit as well. By partnering with the Giving Library, organizations become part of a searchable Card Catalog, so members can donate and spread the word.
View the Giving Library video for Cradles to Crayons below or follow this link to the Cradles to Crayons Giving Library profile.
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January 2nd Snow Emergency/Parking Ban
The City of Boston has issued a "Snow Emergency/Parking Ban: Snow Emergency and Parking Ban in Effect Thursday, January 2nd at NOON."
Mind the signs on North Beacon Street. The best bet for Cradles to Crayons visitors and employees is to use the Guest Street parking lot.
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Snow Closure for Friday, January 3rd
Due to the snowstorm, Cradles to Crayons will be closed on Friday, January 3, 2014.
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Lower Merion School District holds "Keep a Child Warm" drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons Jan. 2-17
Lower Merion School District is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to "Keep a Child Warm" by collecting new and gently used essential children's items as part of the District's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Afternoon of Service.
The drive will take place January 2-17 with drop-off sites in the main offices of each of the ten District schools. Your donation of new and gently used children's items will support Cradles to Crayons' efforts to provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essentials they need to thrive. Cradles to Crayons supplies these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.
Click here to be directed to Lower Merion School District's website.
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Cradles to Crayons Region-Wide Collection to Support Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, January 20, 2014
Cradles to Crayons Region-Wide Collection to Support
Greater Philadelphia's Martin Luther King Day of Service,
Monday, January 20, 2014
Local Organizations Invited to Provide Drop-Off Points for Donations
Cradles to Crayons, the local nonprofit that combats the effects of poverty faced by children in the Greater Philadelphia area, will conduct a region-wide drive on Monday, January 20, to collect essential everyday items for disadvantaged children, ages 0-12, in support of the annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Cradles to Crayons encourages the general public to donate new and gently used infants’ and children’s clothing, warm coats, hats, gloves, shoes, boots, newborn baby items, baby safety equipment, toys, books and school supplies. Collection sites, manned by Cradles to Crayons’ volunteers, will be in place on Monday, January 20, at a number of firehouses, schools, and other locations across the Greater Philadelphia region.
In addition, Cradles to Crayons will host an on-site donation processing event at its warehouse, where volunteers will sort, inspect, clean and prepare the donated items for inclusion in KidPacks – a week’s supply of everyday essentials “ordered” by area social service agencies for individual children in their care – which will be picked up from the warehouse and delivered to the children at no cost.
“We will have numerous collection points throughout the Greater Philadelphia region,” said Cradles to Crayons outreach manager, Jeff Baxter. “We encourage any organization that wants to be included in this important initiative to join us and serve as a drop-off site for the day. The more collection points we have, the more items we will be able to supply to children living in low-income and/or homeless situations.”
Organizations interested in serving as a donation drop-off site can contact Jeff at jeff@cradlestocrayons.org or 215-836-0958, ext. 210.
About Cradles to Crayons
Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school, and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.
Cradles to Crayons collects new and gently used children's items through grassroots community drives and corporate donations. Donations are then processed and packaged by volunteers, and are distributed to disadvantaged children across the state through a collaborative network of social service agencies and school partners.
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Ice Skating Benefit for C2C at Kendall Square
Community Ice Skating @ Kendall is hosting its first charity event benefiting Cradles to Crayons with free admission with every donated item
WHAT: We want to invite you to join us for a great night of skating while also helping the less fortunate. With temperatures reaching record lows, there are many children struggling to keep warm this winter. Free admission into the rink is given for each item donated, please see the Cradles to Crayons donations list below. Any donation is appreciated.
Most Needed:
- Boys clothing sizes 2T- 18/20 (especially tops)
- Girls clothing sizes 24 months- 3T (especially tops)
- Baby board books
- Sneakers up to size 5 youth/adult
What’s Accepted:
- Clothing (kids’ sizes 0-20 and adult sizes Small and Medium)
- Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 0-13 and youth/adult sizes 1-10)
- Winter and rain jackets
- New socks and underwear
- Books
- Brand new arts and crafts/school supplies
- Baby supplies, especially bedding
- Diapers, all sizes (we also accept clean open diaper packs)
- Baby equipment, especially strollers and car seats no more than five years old
- Toys (new toys are used for birthday gifts)
- New hygiene supplies for ages 0-12
- Laundry detergent, batteries
WHEN: Monday, January 20th from 4PM-8PM
WHERE: 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA
WHY: With temperatures reaching record lows this winter, many families are struggling to keep warm and buy all the supplies they need. This event is a great way for families to have a free night of fun while also giving back to the community.
WHO: Everyone is invited! Each item donated is a free admission into the rink.
CONTACT:
Christine Pulsifer
Kendall Square Corporation
617-225-2440
Christine.pulsifer@biomedrealty.com
Event Date:
Mon, 01/20/2014 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Ice Rink at Kendall Square
300 Athenaeum Street
Cambridge, MA02142See map: Google Maps
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Conshy Consignment's Conshy Connects! Have a Heart Event
Shop at Conshy Consignment on February 2 to support Cradles to Crayons. Once a month, Conshy Consignment highlights a select non-profit during a sidewalk sale, and all proceeds from the sale are donated to the non-profit. On February 2, multiple non-profits will be highlighted, including Cradles to Crayons! With each purchase at the Conshy Consignment sidewalk sale, customers will receive a heart to place in a jar of their choice -- each representing a local non-profit. All proceeds from the jar will benefit its respective non-profit. Shop, receive a heart, and put it in the Cradles to Crayons jar!
Event Date:
Sun, 02/02/2014 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Conshy Consignment
244 E. 8th Ave.
Conshohocken, PA19428See map: Google Maps
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Donates More Than 40,000 Books to Cradles to Crayons
Thousands of children living in poverty in Massachusetts are starting 2014 with a gift of books, a gift that promises to keep on giving throughout their lifetimes! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), a Boston-based global education leader, donated more than 40,000 books to Cradles to Crayons - Boston.
“So many families living in poverty in our area struggle to afford to provide shelter and food for their families," said Sharon Reilly, Executive Director, Cradles to Crayons - Boston. “Add to that the critical need to provide warm clothing at this time of the year, and there simply is no money remaining to purchase books. We can’t ignore the very sad fact that children from low-income families will start the first grade up to two years behind their peers from moderate- to upper-income households."
Reading Is Fundamental, the nation's largest children's literacy nonprofit, reports that two-thirds of America’s children living in poverty have no books at home. Children who do not have access to books and do not read regularly are at risk of failing to achieve basic levels of reading proficiency. Children who are solid readers perform better in school, have a healthy self-image, and become lifelong learners, adding to their viability in a competitive world.
“This donation,” Reilly continued, “is especially welcome as it provides substantial quantities of infant board books and books for 9-12 year-olds, groups for which demand always far exceeds our supply!”
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (NASDAQ:HMHC) is a global learning company with the mission of changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. Among the world’s largest providers of pre-K–12 education solutions and one of its longest-established publishing houses, HMH combines cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and technological innovation to improve teaching and learning environments and solve complex literacy and education challenges. HMH’s interactive, results-driven education solutions are utilized by 50 million students in over 150 countries, and its renowned and awarded novels, non-fiction, children's books and reference works are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. In late 2010, HMH announced plans to donate three million books per year to countries throughout the world. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com.
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Family Valentine's Volunteer Day
Join us for
Family Valentine's Volunteer Day
and spend some special time with your Valentine!
- Saturday, February 8, 2014
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1:00 – 3:00pm
30 Clipper Road
West Conshohocken, PA
- Bring your special Valentines, ages 6 & up, for a tour of Cradles to Crayons and have fun sorting, selecting outfits, and shopping to help children in need.
- Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth to 12 years old, living in low-income and homeless situations, with free, ‘everyday essentials’ that every child needs to thrive – at home, at school, and at play.
- Essentials include new or gently used clothes, shoes, books, toys, equipment, etc. for children ages birth to 12 years. If you have any items at home that you would
like to donate, feel free to bring them.*
- Each Family Volunteer Event provides a meaningful opportunity for families interested in spending time together with their children or grandchildren, demonstrating the importance of giving back.
* By bringing a donation of a new or gently used item, you will truly be a part of the solution of helping children in need.
Please RSVP by Feb. 6 to Sarah Gray at sarahg@cradlestocrayons.org
Attendance is limited, so please sign up today to reserve your place!
Event Date:
Sat, 02/08/2014 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Cradles to Crayons
30 Clipper Rd.
West Conshohocken, PA19428See map: Google Maps
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Family Recipe for Giving Submission
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Snow Closure for Wednesday, February 5th
Due to the snowstorm, Cradles to Crayons will be closed on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
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Philadelphia Wings hosts Cradles to Crayons sock drive, Friday, April 4
The Philadelphia Wings will partner with Cradles to Crayons on Friday, April 4, for the Wings home game versus the Calgary Roughnecks. Fans are asked to bring new socks for ages 0-12, sizes 2-10, with them to the Wells Fargo Center.
Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.
Event Date:
Fri, 04/04/2014 - 7:00pm
Location:
Wells Fargo CenterPhiladelphia, PA19148
See map: Google Maps
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Boston Bruins - Old Navy PJ Collection Event
Old Navy will be collecting PJs for the 7th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive. All customers buying PJs for the drive will receive 10% off of their entire purchase and will be entered into a raffle to win a Bruins prize. Bruins Mascot Blades and the Bruins Ice Girls will be at the store from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. to meet customers and cheer on PJ donors.
Event Date:
Sat, 02/15/2014 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Old Navy South Bay Center
8 Allstate Road
Boston, MA02125See map: Google Maps
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Boston Bruins - Old Navy PJ Collection Event - Framingham
Old Navy will be collecting PJs for the 7th Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive. All customers buying PJs for the drive will receive 10% off of their entire purchase and will be entered into a raffle to win a Bruins prize. Bruins Mascot Blades and the Bruins Ice Girls will be at the store from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. to meet customers and cheer on PJ donors.
Event Date:
Wed, 02/19/2014 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Old Navy
1 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA01701See map: Google Maps
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Bruins PJ Drive Skate at Boston Harbor Hotel
Attendees can participate in a skate with Bruins Mascot Blades and the Bruins Ice Girls at the Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda Rink by donating a pair of new, unused Pajamas or $10. For every $10 or new PJ donation, attendees will receive a raffle ticket for Bruins autographed memorabilia, Boston Harbor Hotel Afternoon Tea for a family of four, or Boston Harbor Hotel Ice Skating and Rental for a family of four. Complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate will be served.
Event Date:
Wed, 02/19/2014 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda Rink
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA02110See map: Google Maps
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Boston Bruins PJ Drive Dance Party
This fun event at Bourne Public Library gets kids dancing and provides the opportunity to meet Boston Bruins mascot Blades. Children are encouraged to wear PJs to the PJ Dance Party with DJ Ooch. Admission is one new, unused pair of pajamas per child.
Event Date:
Thu, 02/20/2014 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Bourne Public Library - Canal Room
100 Trowbridge Road
Bourne, MA02532See map: Google Maps
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Boston Bruins Pajama Drive Teddy Bear Sleepover
Bruins Mascot Blades will be on hand to greet children as they drop off their teddy bears. There will be a special story time with Blades and the children before they say goodbye to their teddy bears who will be staying overnight at the library to participate in fun activities while the children are sleeping. All participants will be required to donate a pair of new pajamas in order to have their teddy bears participate in the event.
Event Date:
Mon, 02/24/2014 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Bellingham Public Library
100 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA02019See map: Google Maps
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Community Collection at BEST WESTERN PLUS The Inn at King of Prussia
Do you have kids' clothing and supplies that your children can no longer use? This weekend, donate new & gently used children's items you no longer need to Cradles to Crayons, and we'll make sure they're received by a local child in need. Plus, it's finally warming up this weekend, and giving back is a great excuse to get out of the house!
King of Prussia Best Western near King of Prussia Mall
127 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406
Friday, Feb. 21 & Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:00am -- 3:00pm
Items accepted:
- Children's new & gently used clothing (sizes newborn -- 14/16, & adult smalls
- Coats, hats, gloves & scarves (sizes newborn -- 14/16, & adult smalls)
- Shoes & boots (sizes 0 -- adult 10)
- Books & small toys
- New socks & underwear
Event Date:
Fri, 02/21/2014 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Best Western near King of Prussia Mall
127 S. Gulph Rd.
King of Prussia, PA19406See map: Google Maps
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Community Collection at BEST WESTERN PLUS The Inn at King of Prussia
Do you have kids' clothing and supplies that your children can no longer use? This weekend, donate new & gently used children's items you no longer need to Cradles to Crayons, and we'll make sure they're received by a local child in need. Plus, it's finally warming up this weekend, and giving back is a great excuse to get out of the house!
King of Prussia Best Western near King of Prussia Mall
127 S. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406
Friday, Feb. 21 & Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:00am -- 3:00pm
Items accepted:
- Children's new & gently used clothing (sizes newborn -- 14/16, & adult smalls
- Coats, hats, gloves & scarves (sizes newborn -- 14/16, & adult smalls)
- Shoes & boots (sizes 0 -- adult 10)
- Books & small toys
- New socks & underwear
Event Date:
Sat, 02/22/2014 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Best Western near King of Prussia Mall
127 S. Gulph Rd.
King of Prussia, PA19406See map: Google Maps
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