The non-profit Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, that are living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons supplies these items for free by engaging and connecting communities.

Our names are Dana Moochnick and Alana Yurchenko. We are sophomores at Needham High School in Massachusetts. Dana has been part of Jookender for the past two years, and for a previous Jookender fundraising campaign raised $250 for Storytime Crafts. Meeting the goal for last year’s nonprofit, Dana has expanded her fundraising prowess to help inspire others. This is Alana’s first year with Jookender. She and Dana plan an array of events to raise funds for Cradles to Crayons and give back to their community.

To reach the fundraising goal, Mac & Cheetos will use Givebutter. Givebutter is a reliable and reputable fundraising platform which will help meet the goal. With support from caring people like you, Mac & Cheetos is confident in reaching the goal for Cradles to Crayons.

Valuing the chance to give back to low income families, specifically children, Mac & Cheetos chose Cradles to Crayons because we believe children should experience their childhood to their fullest, and not be held back by lack of basic necessities. We plan to host multiple clothing drives in and around Needham. We will advertise the four drives in print and digitally for several weeks in advance and host donation booths in popular locations on multiple dates. Giving the residents of Needham many chances to donate clothes for kids, we are more likely to raise more funds for Cradles to Crayons. While a small portion of the funds we raise <10% will support Mac & Cheetos’ expenses (advertising, booth rental, etc.), we plan to donate the rest to Cradles to Crayons.

By accomplishing our goal of raising $250 on Givebutter, the children who benefit from Cradles to Crayons in Massachusetts will get the clothes and necessities they need. Everyone who contributes will support an essential organization, and help kids in need. Jookender, the host of this program, will match all funds raised.

Thank you for your support!

Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive

By Mac&Cheetos Jookender 2021-2022

Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive