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Clean out your Closets to benefit Cradles to Crayons!

Erin Hamlin, Neighbor

Cradles to Crayons collects new and gently used children’s clothing and shoes and distributes these items to children in homeless or low-income situations across Massachusetts.  Collection bins will be placed at the following Reading locations from Saturday, November 2nd- Sunday, November 17th to turn in donations:


  • Burbank YMCA – lobby
  • Reading Athletic Club – cardio deck
  • St. Agnes Parish – garage (located behind rectory)

Items accepted for donation include:

  • Kids clothing and jackets sizes 0-20
  • Shoes, boots, sneakers & sandals (kids sizes 0-13 & youth/adult sizes 1-10)
  • New Socks & New Underwear

Detailed donation guidelines are available at: 

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http://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/donate-goods/items-we-accept

Please direct any questions to erinhamlin@comcast.net.

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