Cradles to Crayons Chicago

Cradles to Crayons Chicago One day every child will have the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn and valued.

Are you free Saturday? We need volunteers all year long, especially as summer comes along, encouraging more outdoor acti...
06/04/2026

Are you free Saturday? We need volunteers all year long, especially as summer comes along, encouraging more outdoor activities. ☀️
We are looking for more volunteers for our 1-3PM shift, this Saturday, June 6th. Come volunteer at our Giving Factory as an individual or with your family and friends, and help us sort donations! 👕👟 Click the link below to register today.
https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/chicago/take-action/volunteer/in-the-giving-factory/

This June, we are highlighting our need for short-sleeve shirts! 👕 Summer is here, and we are in need of short-sleeve sh...
06/04/2026

This June, we are highlighting our need for short-sleeve shirts! 👕 Summer is here, and we are in need of short-sleeve shirts to ensure the children we serve are equipped for the warm weather. ☀️ 👚

Donate via the link in our bio or drop off any new or gently used short-sleeve shirts at a drop off location near you. 📍

Babies may be tiny… but their diaper needs are BIG 😅🍼That’s why new and unopened diapers and pull-ups are always some of...
06/03/2026

Babies may be tiny… but their diaper needs are BIG 😅🍼

That’s why new and unopened diapers and pull-ups are always some of our most-needed donations! From wiggles to waddles, every little change helps keep babies happy, comfy, and smiling.

Want to make a huge difference in a small package? Donate diapers today and help support local families and little bottoms everywhere 💙

Special thanks to for helping us keep up with all those diaper changes! Tag us in your funniest baby moments.

Learn more and donate: https://hubs.li/Q04jVx3M0

Step into Summer Ready! ☀️Summer is almost here, and every child deserves to step into the season feeling confident, com...
06/01/2026

Step into Summer Ready! ☀️

Summer is almost here, and every child deserves to step into the season feeling confident, comfortable, and ready for fun ahead!

Your clothing donations help children head into summer with essentials that make a big difference — from everyday outfits to warm-weather favorites.

Clean out your closets, donate gently used clothing, and help kids step into summer with confidence and joy. 💙

✨ Donate clothing and shoes of all sizes
📍 Drop off at Cradles to Crayons or a purple donation bin near you

Find a local-drop off:
https://hubs.li/Q04jypJR0

This month, Cradles to Crayons was the non-profit partner for 's Rites of May event! 💚 The families that attended were e...
05/29/2026

This month, Cradles to Crayons was the non-profit partner for 's Rites of May event! 💚 The families that attended were encouraged to bring donations to help End Clothing Insecurity, and they delivered. 👕 We left with a stuffed van and full hearts from the support of this amazing community! 💜 Thank you so much for your partnership!

Step into Summer Ready ☀️The last days of school should be filled with excitement—not stress about what to wear. But for...
05/27/2026

Step into Summer Ready ☀️

The last days of school should be filled with excitement—not stress about what to wear. But for many children, clothing insecurity doesn’t end when the school bell rings. Your clothing donations help kids transition from the classroom to summer with confidence and dignity.

Clean out your closet. Donate today.

✨ Donate clothing and shoes of all sizes
📍 Drop off at Cradles to Crayons or a purple donation bin near you

Find a local-drop off:
https://hubs.li/Q04j2Pks0

The crawl is on! Now through June 30 you can donate new diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, and new or gently used baby cloth...
05/26/2026

The crawl is on! Now through June 30 you can donate new diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, and new or gently used baby clothes.

Drop off Diaper Donations and more at multiple Goddard School locations. Check out in the comments below.

Tag us or add your photos in the comments of your donations! We'll add it to our stories. :D Hope to see you soon at a donation bin near you!

https://hubs.li/Q04hWsmZ0



As seasons change, so do kids’ needs. Outgrown shoes, worn-out tees, and missing basics can make summer feel anything bu...
05/20/2026

As seasons change, so do kids’ needs. Outgrown shoes, worn-out tees, and missing basics can make summer feel anything but carefree. This includes baby clothing items, new diapers and new baby wipes.

Our Most Needed Items:
New or Unopened Diapers & Pull-Ups
New or Unopened Baby Wipes
New or Gently Used Baby Clothes

Tag us on social and show us how you’re contributing to Gear Up for Baby!
Questions? Email [email protected]

When?
May 4 – June 30, the following locations are collecting Gear Up for Baby donations for Cradles to Crayons.

Where to donate or drop off items?
Check the comments!

Donate items at one of the drop-off locations listed above or at one of our year-long drop-off locations listed on our website.

We're Gearing up for Baby! Join us any day for our Baby Essentials, Collection Drive with our Featured Collector, The Goddard School!

https://hubs.li/Q04hjM500




The Goddard School



🎉 Every child deserves the essentials they need to thrive, and it starts with something as basic as diapers.Through our ...
05/14/2026

🎉 Every child deserves the essentials they need to thrive, and it starts with something as basic as diapers.

Through our partnership with Cuties® by First Quality® we’ve helped deliver comfort, care, and critical essentials to families who need them most. 💜

Together, we’ve:
• Distributed more than 34 million diapers
• Provided over 17 million baby wipes
• Engaged 170+ employees and family members in volunteering
• Logged more than 400 volunteer hours at Cradles to Crayons

That’s millions of babies supported through the power of partnership, community, and generosity. 👶🧸

Because every baby deserves to be clean, healthy, and happy. ✨

To Learn More Visit: https://hubs.li/Q04gqZCJ0

Cuties Baby Care

Our Most Needed Items:New or Unopened Diapers & Pull-UpsNew or Unopened Baby WipesNew or Gently Used Baby ClothesNew or ...
05/13/2026

Our Most Needed Items:
New or Unopened Diapers & Pull-Ups
New or Unopened Baby Wipes
New or Gently Used Baby Clothes
New or Unopened Baby Hygiene Items (Soap, Shampoo, Diaper Cream)

Tag us on social and show us how you’re contributing to Gear Up for Baby!
Questions? Email [email protected]

When?
May 4 – June 30, the following locations are collecting Gear Up for Baby donations for Cradles to Crayons.

Where to donate or drop off items?
Check the comments!

Donate items at one of the drop-off locations listed above or at one of our year-long drop-off locations listed on our website.

We're Gearing up for Baby! Join us any day for our Baby Essentials, Collection Drive with our Featured Collector, The Goddard School!

https://hubs.li/Q04g9L560

The Goddard School

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Chicago, IL
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