Cradles to Crayons "Backpack-A-Thon" supporting children across Chicago area
The 11th annual Cradles to Crayons Backpack-A-Thon is back and looking to support Chicago area children from head-to-toe.
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The 11th annual Cradles to Crayons Backpack-A-Thon is back and looking to support Chicago area children from head-to-toe.
The organization says one in two children lacks access to the basic school essentials they need for school.
Volunteers worked fast and furious to load supplies into 36,000 backpacks for students ahead of the new school year.
Charitable organizations have launched a round-the-clock effort to keep everyone warm this winter. Andrew Ramos reports.
With a goal to reach 50,000 kids with coats this year, Cradles to Crayons is coming up short. Sara Machi reports.
Sara Machi reports that Wintrust Arena in the South Loop is buzzing with activity but not a hoops game or concert but with volunteers, trying to make going back to school easier for thousands of families.
"I come from an immigrant family. So I understand some of the struggles, and this is my way of giving back."
The district is teaming up with Cradles to Crayons to help students from migrant families. CBS 2's Noel Brennan shows us how they ensure every student is ready for winter.
