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Jordan’s Furniture Sets Back-to-School Clothing Drive
June 14,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Community / Charitable Support, Industry 
Boston-based retailer Jordan’s Furniture is again collaborating with the non-profit Cradles to Crayons program by collecting new and gently used clothing and shoes for underprivileged children.
Donations are being accepted at all Jordan’s stores through Aug. 13, but the effort will officially kick off with a “stuff-a-truck” event June 24 at the Reading, Mass., store. At that event, organizers are hoping to collect a truckload of donations from customers and supporters.
The merchandise will be distributed to needy children in time for the start of the new school year.
"We are so proud to continue our partnership with Cradles to Crayons and to support their Ready for School program," said Eliot Tatelman, Jordan's president and CEO. "I remember my first days of school and all of the memories of each one. It is so important for every child to feel worthy. By working with the team at Cradles to Crayons, we hope to do our part in helping area children get ready for school and be prepared to learn. Through the generosity of our wonderful customers, we know that our donation drives have made an impact during the last five years. We hope for the same success this year."
Cradles to Crayons was founded in 2002 with the mission of providing children from birth to age twelve with the clothes, toys, school supplies, shoes, and other essentials they need to thrive. The organization provides these items free of charge by working through a network of area social service agencies.
"Jordan's Furniture has been an invaluable supporter of our Ready for School program for the past five years. Their efforts will ensure that thousands of children enter the classroom with clothing they can be proud of and the confidence and excitement that come with feeling prepared. We thank Jordan's Furniture for spreading awareness and bringing community members together to give back in a meaningful way," said Cradles to Crayons Founder and CEO Lynn Margherio.
Clothing donations (pants, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. and new pajamas, socks, and undergarments) should be like-new or new, with no rips, stains, or tears in youth sizes 0 to 18/20 and adult sizes small and medium. Shoe donations include sneakers, school shoes, and boots in sizes infant to adult 10.