Mary's Cradle

08/11/2026

🎒✂️ Free Back-to-School Haircuts! ✂️🎒

We’re excited to be offering FREE back-to-school haircuts at this event to help students start the new school year looking and feeling their best!

We can’t wait to see everyone there and be a small part of getting your child ready for a great school year! 💙

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

🎒PLEASE SHARE!!! 🎒

Join us NEXT FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026 for our BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!! This year our event will be held at the Karen Preservati Center from 11AM-1PM! We will be giving away over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies! Child must be present to receive a backpack!

Please contact our Starting Points Facility if you’re interested in being a vendor. 681-282-5169

07/10/2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on Monday, July 20, 2026, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. All families must apply and may do so online at www.wvpath.wv.gov or by requesting a paper application be mailed to them by contacting their local DOHS office or by calling 1-877-716-1212. Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2026, or until the available funds are fully allocated, whichever occurs first. To be eligible for approval, applications must reach the local office before the program closes.

The program’s opening had been on hold amid uncertainty over the state’s federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia has ensured that the funding needed to open the program for families this year will be available.

“We are doing this the right way, and we’re working to make funding streams last. COVID-era reliance on one-time money helped create these challenges, so now we are working to put this program on solid footing. Starting July 20, West Virginia families can apply for the School Clothing Allowance,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey.

Each eligible child will receive a $200 benefit that may be used toward the purchase of appropriate school clothing or piece goods for families who sew clothing for their children.

The monthly income for a family of four for the school clothing program may not exceed $3,483. Verification of income for July 2026 must be submitted with the application.

Income Limits for the School Clothing Allowance Program for 2026: (see below)

School clothing allowance program recipients will receive payments on their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. This allows for both online transactions and an increased choice of vendors when purchasing school clothing or piece goods. The EBT card will operate like a debit card and can be used at any retailer who accepts EBT cash transactions. Parents or guardians of children in foster care will receive the school clothing allowance benefit as a check.

Those needing to update their address may do so at www.wvpath.wv.gov or by calling DoHS’s Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212.

07/05/2026

06/27/2026

This is a great opportunity to donate to Mary’s Cradle!

BIG savings for little ones!

Summer Clearance is now 90% OFF! 🤩 Stock up on adorable outfits for your kiddos before they’re gone!

Excludes gray tags.

06/22/2026

👕☀️ We Need Your Help! ☀️👗

Mary’s Cradle is desperately in need of 3T and 4T summer clothing for both boys and girls.

As the weather has warmed up, we have seen a significant increase in families visiting us, and our shelves in these sizes are nearly empty. We want every child who comes through our doors to leave with clothing that fits, keeps them cool, and helps them feel confident.

If your children have gently used summer clothes they have outgrown, or if you would like to pick up a few new items during your next shopping trip, we would be so grateful for your donation.

💙 We are currently looking for:
• Boys’ summer clothes, sizes 3T and 4T
• Girls’ summer clothes, sizes 3T and 4T

Donations can be dropped off during our regular office hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Every shirt, pair of shorts, dress, and outfit helps us bless a local child and support a family in need.

Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ in a practical way. We could not do this without our amazing community. ❤️

06/18/2026

Our office is closed for the remainder of the day (6/18) due to a power outage.

04/28/2026

Our Packages Have Been Found! Thanks for Sharing!!

04/06/2026

If you'd like to register for this year's Community Baby Shower, call 681-282-5169!

VENDORS NEEDED (health providers, day cares, pediatricians & organizations that serve mothers/infants)

We’re planning for our 2026 Community Baby Shower & looking for vendors to provide resource information to moms! If your organization would like to host a table or make a donation , contact Tonya at 681-282-5169! All registered moms will receive one large safety item.

Registration for expecting/new moms is underway! Call to register. Prior registration is required.