Show your Wildcat spirit by joining fellow Davidson alumni and friends for a meaningful morning of service at Cradles to Crayons! This incredible organization provides children in need with essential items like clothing, school supplies, and toys. Together, we’ll help sort and package donations to support local families. 

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Shift starts at 10 a.m.

The Giving Factory
4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Map and Directions

Please register by Wednesday, April 23! This is a great opportunity to give back, connect with alumni, and make a positive impact in the Philadelphia community.

Important Details:

• Volunteers must be at least five years old.
• Space is limited to 15 participants—register soon!
• Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. so we can start promptly at 10 a.m.
• Parking & Entrance: You cannot enter directly from Wissahickon Ave. There is a parking lot in front of the entrance, and you may park on either side of the fence in any spot not designated for another organization.

What to Expect: You may be involved in a range of service activities, as our production needs change daily. These may include sorting, cleaning, inspecting, or packaging donated goods for children, or another type of warehouse activity.

If you can’t join us but would like to contribute, we welcome donations of new or gently used items. You can find a list of acceptable donation items here.

If you have any questions or would like to donate, please reach out to Philadelphia Co-President Margie Gudaitis Hess '11 at margiegudaitis@gmail.com. 

Philadelphia Regional Team
Mark Hess '80, Margie Gudaitis Hess '11, and Caitlin Welch '22

P.S. Join our Regional Chapter of Philadelphia Davidson Connect group to stay in touch.