Big Careers Little Kids (BCLK) partnered with Cradles to Crayons Chicago to inspect, sort and package donations for children ages newborn to 12 living in homeless or low-income situations. Thanks to the combined efforts of some of BCLK’s Advisory Board Members and their children, we impacted over 100 impoverished children in the Chicagoland-area with the essential items they need to thrive.
On August 10, 2019, BCLK volunteers processed and packaged donated toys in the Cradles to Crayons warehouse, The Giving Factory®. Aligning with their mission to provide every child with the essentials they need to feel valued, we made sure that each donated item was high-quality: not ripped, stained, broken or missing pieces. Click here for a list of accepted items and donation guidelines.
Cradles to Crayons began with the vision of one individual who was determined to make a difference in the world. Today, the Cradles to Crayons community has grown to include thousands of young people and adults — working together to make a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of children each year. Cradles to Crayons works with over 7,000 families, individuals, community groups and companies to serve over 30,000 children every year in Chicago.
Please consider purchasing some of the items from Cradles to Crayons’ donation list or order from their Amazon Wish List. Make sure to check out ways that you can give to Cradles to Crayons in Chicago who share our commitment to overcoming the impact of poverty on children.
"One of the things I love about Big Careers Little Kids is that it encourages each of us to make our own definition of success."
