The children and parents we work with are best served through programs catered to their individual needs. Often, clothing, toiletries or other items are requested.

You can help Boston families directly by donating items to the following partner organizations:

For Children

Cradles to Crayons Boston

Current needs:

-Clothing (newborn – adult medium)
-Outerwear
-Footwear
-New socks & underwear
-New hygiene items
-New diapers & wipes

For companies and organizations that have a large volume of the above items, please contact C2C Community Engagement Associate, Molly Walsh at mwalsh@cradlestocrayons.org.

For All Ages

Second Chances

Current needs:

-Clothing from any era
-Footwear including shoes, sandals, sneakers, & boots
-Outerwear including all kinds of coats & jackets
-Belts
-Hats & scarfs
-Costume jewelry
-Purses & bags
-Blankets (not comforters)
-Sheets & pillowcases (not pillows)
-Towels
-Curtains
-Tablecloths, placemats, & cloth napkins
-Aprons

Second Chances is accepting donations at drop-off locations and public clothing drives only. Click here for locations.