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Cradles to Crayons http://www.cradlestocrayons.org

Cradles to Crayons- The Giving Factory

82 Myrtle St.

Quincy, MA 02171Map this

Cradles to Crayons (C2C)is an innovative Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization that equips homeless and in-need children up to age 12 with the basic essentials – clothes, books, school supplies, footwear, baby equipment – they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn and valued. The C2C model...

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Name: Chris Bentson
Email: chris@cradlestocrayons.org

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Birthday ClubBirthday parties are very special occasions for family and friends, no matter what our age. But do you sometimes find yourself thinking, when you’re sending out invitations to guests, “I just don’t need anything”? Or, “My son or daughter will be excited to see their friends and relatives, but they really don’t need any more presents”? Our Birthday Club program gives you and your kids an opportunity to celebrate your birthday and help other children celebrate theirs at the same time. For example: You can invite partygoers to bring a special gift to donate. You can encourage friends and family to make a financial contribution, in lieu of giving a gift. To read about our Birthday Stars, or to sign up to be part of the Birthday Club, click on 'Get More Information' to the right!
Teen Leadership CouncilIf you’re a young person looking for a powerful way to help other young people, you should know about our Teen Leadership Council. We are looking for middle and high school students who share our vision of helping children in need in Massachusetts receive the items they need most. Through our Teen Leadership Council, students will join together to make an immediate and tangible difference in the lives of other kids. Interested in working in our warehouse, alongside volunteers of all ages and surrounded by donations large and small? Then you'll love our Factory Crew. Want to work in your own community, hosting drives and spreading the word about C2C to neighbors and friends? Then you'll be perfect for our Community Crew. --------------------------------- To find out more about applying, click on the \"Get More Information\" link to the right. --------------------------------- What Teens are Saying About TLC \"Being on the TLC program at Cradles to Crayons has been an incredible expirience. Not only are the people who work there welcoming and kind, but the feeling of helping so many children is the absolute best part. Knowing that you are changing lives allows you to feel a great sense of accomplishment. I have loved every minute of working in the factory. I look forward to every weekend that I visit the Giving Factory. Being a TLCer has allowed me to make a difference.\" —Emily, TLC Fall/Winter '09 \"TLC has been a really great experience! I’ve learned leadership skills that help in school and will definitely help in the future. The work I’ve done with Cradles makes me feel like I’m really making a difference in my community and I love knowing I’m helping so many people.\" —Tory, TLC Fall/Winter '09
Donate Gently-used Goods for KidsDonations of gently-used goods are what make the Giving Factory possible, and make it so efficient and effective. We accept your donations of new and gently-used clothing, shoes, books, baby items, toys and school supplies for kids age 0 to 12. Wondering what to do with those clothes that your children barely wore, before they outgrew them? Want a place to recycle that stroller or those children’s books so that other kids can enjoy them, too? Working with our partner social-service organizations, Cradles to Crayons gives your gently-used goods to deserving children all over Massachusetts. We can only accept quality items—goods that “our” children will be proud to own, and which will help make them feel valued. Help us by donating only clothes that are in good condition, toys that are complete, baby equipment that is safe and sound, school supplies that are unopened, and so on. To find out how to donate and what our most needed items are, click on 'Get More Information' to the right!
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