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.

Our Teen Leadership Corps is back, and we are accepting applications for the Fall 2026 session! 🍂🤝This powerful program ...
08/20/2026

Our Teen Leadership Corps is back, and we are accepting applications for the Fall 2026 session! 🍂🤝

This powerful program empowers high school students to explore leadership, deepen their commitment to service, and make a lasting impact on their communities, all while making new friends and earning service hours.

‼️All applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, September 11‼️

Sounds like the program for you or your teen? Learn more and apply here: https://hubs.li/Q04tN6r80

Reminder: you can still vote for us in Target Circle™! 💜Vote for us in the Target app to direct Target funds that suppor...
08/19/2026

Reminder: you can still vote for us in Target Circle™! 💜

Vote for us in the Target app to direct Target funds that support our mission to so one day all children will have the essentials they need for a safe and healthy childhood.

Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app, or visit https://hubs.li/Q04tC7Bm0 in your browser.
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote

📍New Donation Bins in Chicago! We’re excited to announce the placement of 2 new donation bins at CrossTown Fitness! 🎉 📦 ...
08/13/2026

📍New Donation Bins in Chicago! We’re excited to announce the placement of 2 new donation bins at CrossTown Fitness! 🎉

📦 Locations: Roscoe Village - 3406 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
West Loop - 1031 W Madison St. Chicago, IL 60607
⏰ Available M-Th: 5 AM - 1 PM, 4 - 8:30 PM
Fr: 5 AM - 1 PM, 4 - 6:30 PM | Sa-Su: 7 AM - 1 PM

A special thank you to the team at CrossTown Fitness for partnering with us to make donating more convenient for the Roscoe Village and West Loop communities.

If you're nearby, stop by and help and support a more sustainable future by giving your gently used items a second life! ♻️💜

We want to give a big thank you to for their incredible work this summer! They showcased one of our values, everybody c...
08/11/2026

We want to give a big thank you to for their incredible work this summer! They showcased one of our values, everybody can be great - because anybody can serve! Campers, from 3rd - 6th graders, were able to purchase 312 new backpacks from our Amazon Wish List after weeks of fundraising. We would not be able to do what we do without amazing community partners like Step Into STEM. THANK YOU!

Brian is just an appointment away from picking up your clothing donations --FOR FREE!Brian Sutton joined the Cradles to ...
08/06/2026

Brian is just an appointment away from picking up your clothing donations --FOR FREE!

Brian Sutton joined the Cradles to Crayons team as our newest driver, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him on board! He has many years of experience as a Driver around Chicagoland and is excited to contribute to C2C's mission. Welcome, Brian!

If you have gently used clothing or other accepted items you’d like to donate, you can schedule a FREE pickup right on our website, and Brian and the team will handle the rest. It’s one of the easiest ways to give back without leaving home

Schedule a Free Home Clothing Donation Pickup:
https://hubs.li/Q04s70lC0

Join us on August 16th for a Low-Sensory Volunteer Shift!From 1-3 PM, later this month, we’re creating a calmer, more co...
08/05/2026

Join us on August 16th for a Low-Sensory Volunteer Shift!

From 1-3 PM, later this month, we’re creating a calmer, more comfortable volunteer experience in The Giving Factory.

This shift will feature:
Small-group orientation
Dimmed lighting
No music or extra warehouse work
The ability to select your volunteer station
A quiet room with fidget items

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

To register, click here: https://hubs.li/Q04r_pxm0

08/04/2026

Join us from 6-10am Alexander’s Cafe in St. Charles for Brian & Kenzie’s Back to School Broadcast!

We’ve partnered with Cradles to Crayons, who provide children across Chicagoland in need with everyday essentials they need to thrive.

Bring your donation to the live broadcast! Details at Q101.com!

08/03/2026

THANK YOU to our wonderful Presenting Supporter, Discover by Capital One, for helping us out at this year's Backpack-A-Thon! 🎒

With the help of our supporters and volunteers, we were able to pack 36,000 backpacks for kids in need last week. Through this Ready for Learning Initiative, kids can start school with the tools needed to succeed, and they are more likely to attend and complete homework, knowing they have the same chance at school success as their peers.

Thanks again, Discover! 💜

07/30/2026

✨ What. A. Day. 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Backpack-A-Thon!

Because of your incredible support, we packed 36,000 backpacks that will help children across Chicagoland head back to school with the essentials they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

🤝 700 amazing volunteers
🎒 36,000 backpacks packed
💜 Countless kids ready for the school year ahead

Every backpack represents a child who can walk into the classroom feeling prepared and confident. Thank you for making that possible.

07/30/2026

Thank you so much to Amazon.com for helping us out at our Backpack-A-Thon yesterday! 💜

With the help of Amazon volunteers, we were able to distribute 35k backpacks to community organizations in the Chicago area. 🎒✏️

Thanks again, Amazon!

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Chicago, IL
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