Cradles to Crayons is preparing to hand out more than 250,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Massachusetts, Illinois, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The non-profit’s “Ready for ...

Longtime Cradles to Crayons volunteer Joan Craver cleans shoes that will be donated to children in need. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and ...

Philadelphia is consistently ranked among the poorest large cities in America, and is home to thousands of families struggling to meet even the most basic needs. But tucked away in East Falls, a ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro mother who suffered an unimaginable loss hopes to help other grieving parents by raising money to buy Caring Cradles. Burying a child is a heartbreaking experience ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --As parents prepare to send their children back to the classroom in the coming weeks, a local nonprofit is doing its part to make sure students have everything they need to learn this ...

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Cradles to Crayons has brought back its Backpack-a-thon, preparing 70,000 backpacks with school essentials. The organization started its mission in 2012 to provide clothing and ...

WILLOW GROVE — In the spirit of Earth Day and a new partnership with the Willow Grove YMCA, Cradles to Crayons will hold a grand opening ribbon cutting and volunteer event at its first regional Giving ...