Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia

Many thanks to our supporter, AbbVie, for joining us last month to support our local children! With their help, we can ensure that children have clean and accessible clothing to thrive every day. Thank you, AbbVie, for your continued support! #AbbVieGivesBack

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/Q02Chkg40.

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/Q02C81wt0

We are currently hiring for positions in Philadelphia! If you thrive on challenges and want to make a real difference in your daily work, we encourage you to apply! 📌 Open Positions: - Family Philanthropy, Senior Associate - Group Volunteer Leader - Associate Director of Corporate Relations - Associate Director of Family Philanthropy Check out our listings here: https://hubs.li/Q02C49z_0

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.

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/Q02zvC6y0 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 our Service Partner, Methodist Services, on June 12 at 3pm est. RSVP: https://hubs.li/Q02zv4yn0 Like Cradles to Crayons, Methodist Services knows that high-quality clothing is an essential need for children. They are a multiservice organization that provides life enriching programs to children, adults and families as they face the challenges of limited resources, increased poverty, homelessness, disabilities and inequities in education. They provide early childhood education, school age programs, housing services, supports for families, mental health and counseling services, and nutrition programs. Congratulations, Methodist Services, 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!

A heartfelt thank you to Cuties® by First Quality® for their unwavering support of our mission to #EndClothingInsecurity and diaper need! We recently celebrated our partnership through an amazing volunteer shift, showcasing the incredible community and commitment of the team and their families. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of children experiencing Clothing Insecurity! Thank you, Cuties by First Quality, for being a champion in our mission and for your continued generosity and enthusiasm. 💙👶👕