Clothing Insecurity and Creating Change with Lynn Margherio of Cradles to Crayons

Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, designed to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit sector. I'm your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I'm joined by Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Join us as we explore the hidden crisis of clothing insecurity, the impact of proper clothing on children's dignity and self-esteem, and how communities can come together to address this often-overlooked basic need.

Welcome to this episode of the Creating Good podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I'm joined by Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Join us as we explore how a simple observation about unused children's clothing led to the creation of an organization that has provided over 4 million packages of essential items to children in need.

We also discuss:

● The surprising gap in government assistance for children's clothing

● The impact of clothing insecurity on children's wellbeing and development

● Building community awareness and engagement

● Expanding access through digital platforms

● The role of children in creating positive change

● Balancing reuse and recycling in clothing donation

Episode Resources:

Lynn Margherio on LinkedIn
Cradles to Crayons Website: cradlestocrayons.org
Giving Factory Direct Platform
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