Cradles to Crayons

It's Disability Pride Month! We are answering the question, "What is Disability Inclusion?" Including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles similar to their peers who do not have a disability is disability inclusion. It's not just about encouragement—it's about ensuring policies and practices foster true inclusion. This leads to increased participation in socially expected roles, like being a student, worker, friend, community member, patient, spouse, partner, or parent. Inclusion allows everyone to engage in social activities, use public resources, move freely within communities, receive adequate healthcare, build relationships, and enjoy everyday life. That's why Cradles to Crayons believes that everyone deserves to grow up in an accessible society and proud to be their whole, authentic selves. This month, we encourage our supporters to learn more about how you can be an ally and take action this month: https://hubs.li/Q02ChK_n0.

Thank you to all that supported the Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award (CCCIIA) presentation! It's true. We are stronger together. The CCCIIA honors the contributions of organizations across the country working to ensure children have the essential clothing they need to feel safe, valued, and to thrive in their childhoods. Together, we can #EndClothingInsecurity. Congratulations to all award winners: Compass Family Services, YouthConnect, Methodist Services, Roseland Community Hospital Foundation, LEGACY PARENTING CENTER, and In The Image.

We love this piece in Nonprofit Quarterly that discusses the Child Clothing Crisis across the country and highlights Cradles to Crayons as a leader in addressing this issue. Check out the article to learn more about how you can support our mission and get involved in the conversation around Clothing Insecurity! https://hubs.li/Q02C7Hw40

Juneteenth: A guide to learn and engage Cradles to Crayons believes that all children deserve to grow up in a fair and equitable society. Join us today as we celebrate Juneteenth and take action within your community to make a lasting impact.

Congratulations to our Founder & CEO, Lynn Margherio, for being appointed to the Massachusetts Poverty Commission. This special commission is tasked with studying ways to promote opportunity, address inequality, and reduce poverty in the Commonwealth. The commission will make recommendations aimed at significantly reducing poverty over the next 10 years. Lynn Margherio is a prominent advocate in social justice and children's issues. As the driving force behind Cradles to Crayons, she oversees our national nonprofit that operates Giving Factory® warehouses in Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia, along with the online clothing donation platform, Giving Factory Direct, serving NYC and San Francisco. Since its inception, Cradles to Crayons has been dedicated to supporting children in low-income and homeless situations by providing essential items such as new or gently used clothing, shoes, winter coats, diapers, backpacks, and school supplies. To date, the organization has distributed more than 4.5 million packages to children in need. The commission is chaired by State Senator Sal DiDomenico and @Representative Marjorie Decker and includes leading experts dedicated to tackling poverty and inequality. Congratulations Lynn!

We are only ONE DAY away from our Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award presentation! You can learn more about why clothing is so important and how all our honorees are helping #EndClothingInsecurity. Join us June 12 at 3pm EST by RSVPing: https://hubs.li/Q02zvBGJ0 Congratulations to all award winners: Compass Family Services, YouthConnect, Methodist Services, Roseland Community Hospital Foundation, LEGACY PARENTING CENTER, and In The Image.

Join us at our Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award presentation as we honor nonprofit organizations like LEGACY PARENTING CENTER, on June 12 at 3pm est. RSVP: https://hubs.li/Q02zv7--0 Like Cradles to Crayons, Legacy Parenting Center understands that high-quality clothing is an essential need for children. Based in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Legacy Parenting serves the mission of "building stronger, healthier families through education, resources, and mentoring" by addressing basic, foundation necessities for families with young children, including clothing and diapers, as well as meeting children's social, emotional, and developmental needs. Congratulations, Legacy Parenting, and thank you for helping #EndClothingInsecurity!

Join us at our Chairman’s Council Clothing Insecurity Impact Award presentation as we honor nonprofit organizations like In The Image, on June 12 at 3pm EST. RSVP: https://hubs.li/Q02zv7NP0 Like Cradles to Crayons, In The Image understands that high-quality clothing is an essential need for children. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, In the Image provides hope, dignity, and respect through the best shopping experience money does not have to buy. In The Image provides free clothing, shoes, hygiene items and household necessities at no cost to persons in their community struggling with instability. Congratulations, In The Image, and thank you for helping #EndClothingInsecurity!

Happy Pride Month! Equity and inclusion are foundational values of Cradles to Crayons in the services we provide and the culture of our team. We are proud to support all children—and be part of providing the essentials that help them express their authentic selves! The clothing we wear is a powerful tool for self-expression—feeling comfortable and confident in what we wear can boost our self-esteem. Your identity, uniqueness, and individuality are all important and deserve to be celebrated! Join us this month as we celebrate Pride!

🎙️ Exciting news! Our CEO and Founder, Lynn Margherio, was recently featured on the Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP) podcast where she discussed Cradles to Crayons' mission to #EndClothingInsecurity for children. During the conversation, she shared insights into our mission, challenges, and future goals. If you're interested in learning more about how to make a difference, tune in! Take a listen: https://lnkd.in/ghuh5FbC