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ACC Northeast Members Aim Efforts at Clothing Insecurity with Cradles to Crayons

How many pairs of pants did you have to wear to school?  That was the discussion in the car as we drove away from Cradles to Crayons (@c2cBoston) in Newtonville on November 2nd.  Having learned that 1 in 3 children in Massachusetts and 1 in 2 children in Boston, are at risk of clothing Insecurity, we were amazed at the refined leadership this organization brings to the cause.  In our world of overflowing closets, it was a meaningful morning for both of us.

Thanks to our sponsor, Littler Mendelson PC, ACC Northeast members and their families (and about 90 other volunteers) ran the c2c Giving Factory for 2 hours.  Volunteers from religious organizations, companies, and even a birthday party worked together with thought and intention to help unpack donations, clean them, sort them by sizes, and repack so that they would find a home with a child in need.

The c2c facility in Newtonville is impeccable, and extremely well-organized.  A lawyer’s dream, it felt like we were living in a Microsoft File Explorer — beautifully labeled and color coordinated!  Our guide, Joe, quickly taught us how to check the donations for wear and tears, kid-friendly logos, and the guidelines for what a week of clothes looks like for each age group.  May your contract files be as organized as the bins of clothing these organizations process!

The Littler/ACCNE team was quickly put in charge of sorting clothes into packages of a week’s worth of clothing.  It was the perfect task for a bunch of lawyers, as we all sorted through bins of onesies, dresses, pants, sweaters, and T-shirts—the works..After 2 hours of working together, our team had packaged over 230 weeks’ worth of clothes for kids of all ages, to be distributed in the area through the organization’s network of nonprofits.

For more information about c2cBoston, find them on social media (@c2cboston), check out their Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2LC41W9EWU3ZQ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex or head to their website (https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/) to find a specific Giving Recipe and launch a campaign to help raise money for things like the 43,000 coats they will hand out this Winter.

Dear ACC Northeast Members,

We are excited to introduce a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your professional network and engage with fellow Northeast region in-house lawyers in a unique and meaningful way.  Say hello to RandomCoffee—our new virtual networking platform designed to match you with other members for one-on-one virtual meetings.

Why Join RandomCoffee?

• Build Connections: Meet new colleagues and strengthen existing relationships within the ACC Northeast community;
• Share Knowledge: Exchange insights, experiences, and best practices in a relaxed, informal setting;
• Flexible Scheduling: Matches are made based on your availability, making it easy to fit networking into your busy schedule.

How It Works:

1. Sign Up: Register on the RandomCoffee platform using the link below.
2. Opt-In: Once you are registered, you’ll receive emails letting you know when new matching opportunities are available.  We are aiming for one per month.
3. Get Matched: Receive a match with another ACC Northeast member.
4. Connect: Schedule a virtual coffee chat at a time that works for both of you.

Have more questions? Check out RandomCoffee’s FAQs HERE.

Plus, if you sign up by September 24, ACC Northeast will send you a $10 Starbucks digital gift card to use for your first coffee meet up!  This offer is only for this first week of registrations, so don’t delay!

Ready to Get Started?

Click HERE to join RandomCoffee and start connecting with your peers today!

We believe that RandomCoffee will be a valuable tool for fostering connections and enhancing our professional community.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your network and share your expertise.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at northeast-administrator@accglobal.com.