According to the National Retail Federation, the average family with school age children spends about $600 on back to school items. For many this is a real burden and the reason why Boston & Philadelphia based Cradles to Crayons came into being. Their core mission is to provide underprivileged children with back-to-school clothing and supplies.
Throughout the month of August, thredUP will donate $1 to Cradles to Crayons for every transaction on the swap site. thredUP will also promote this campaign at BlogHer, a major blogger convention on August 6-7.
BlogHer attendees are encouraged to stop by the thredUP booth and make a "Green School Year Pledge," vowing to reduce, reuse or recycle kids clothing and school supplies this year. For every signature secured at the event, thredUP will donate an additional $1 to C2C.
Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons (C2C) is an innovative Quincy-based nonprofit organization that provides new and gently-used essentials, including clothes, shoes, books, and toys, to children living in homeless or low income situations. "For the families we serve, buying back-to-school items such as new clothing or a backpack is often not an option," says Lynn Margherio, Founder & CEO of Cradles to Crayons. "Cradles to Crayons is proud to partner with thredUP to provide disadvantaged children with the basic essentials they need to thrive".
Learn more about Cradles to Crayons
Come find us at BlogHer and make your Green School Year Pledge! We're at Booth 1812. Look for Carly and Karen.
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