Cradles to Crayons’ vision is that one day every child will have the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued. Cradles to Crayons launched in Boston in 2002 and currently serves children in Massachusetts, Greater Philadelphia, Chicagoland, and NYC. The nonprofit provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive—at home, at school, and at play. They supply these high-quality new and gently used items—clothing, shoes, coats, books, school supplies, diapers, and more—free of charge by engaging and connecting communities. Cradles to Crayons engages thousands of youth and adults in volunteer activities year-round in support of local children in need.