Cradle to College was designed to give back.  We have designed several ways consignors and shoppers can give back to our local community.

BUY A TOTE BAG!

Cradle to College has "gone green" and does not provide shopping bags to take your purchases home.  We DO provide a "big blue bag" to borrow while you shop.  To take home your items please purchase a TOTE BAG at the Varustaa booth for $1 each; profits to benefit VARUSTAA..

TOILETRY/HYGIENE DRIVE DAILY
All shoppers are asked to bring at least one toiletry/hygiene item to be donated to Gates of Hope, Village of Hope and Las Brisas feeding station in Honduras via Varustaa, an organization whose purpose is to help others by providing for their needs and equipping them to carry out their destiny. Specific needs: Shampoo, conditioner, deoderant, toothpaste, bar soap, sanitary napkins (no tampons).

Thank you so much CTC! We at Varustaa are so thankful for your support and for collecting hygiene items that we can take to the abused and impoverished of Honduras." - Michelle Tedder, Co-Founder, Varustaa

FOOD DRIVE DAILY
All shoppers are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the F.A.I.T.H. Neighborhood Center.

Cradle to College is an awesome concept. The attendees with whom I spoke had only praise for the event. As a partner with the event, the FAITH Neighborhood Center received the food which was donated in lieu of an admission charge. All this food was passed directly to the needy in the surrounding area." - Jerry Coyler, Executive Director, F.A.I.T.H. Neighborhood Center

CONSIGN!
When you register to consign, 50% of your (per-sale) consignor registration fee will be donated to the First United Methodist Church of Clermont Child Development Center Scholarship fund. Also, when entering inventory Consignors can choose to donate any unsold items; of which will be distributed to local charitable organizations.

ADAPT Moms will be given an opportunity to "free shop" from the donated items for one hour. * TOYS will be donated to the First United Methodist Church Clermont "Miracle on 7th Street" Community Christmas Program. * BOOKS will be donated to the New Beginnings of Lake County Mulberry Inn Women with Children's Home. * SHOES & PAJAMAS will be donated to Gates of Hope, Village of Hope, and Las Brisas feeding stations via the Varustaa organization. * School Uniforms and school supplies will be donated to Back to School is Cool Lake County. * ALL REMAINING ITEMS will be donated to the 2econd Life Resale Shop, whose proceeds benefit both New Beginnings of Lake County and Real Help (a ministry of Real Life Christian Church).

This event has helped my family so much. My son just turned one and barely had anything, now he has so many toys he doesn't know what to do! I am beyond thankful for everything that this sale has done. I've been all three times and I plan on being there every time after because this sale is not only a huge help but the biggest blessing a single mother could ask for." - J.L., Teen Parent, ADAPT 
 

Benefiting seven year old Caleb Bender who was recently diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). There is no known cure for DMD. Treatment aims to control symptoms and maximize quality of life.