The Crayon Initiative Donations
Donate your old, used crayons to The Crayon Initiative! Donations will be accepted all summer long (June 16th-August 15th).
What is the Crayon Initiative?
"The Crayon Initiative was born one night when Bryan Ware and his family went out for dinner. While his boys sat coloring on the menu, Bryan couldn't help but wonder where restaurant crayons end up, when all the people go home. Turns out, it’s the landfill—making a big waxy mess that never biodegrades. Why, Bryan thought, couldn’t they be re-purposed to create more joy in the world? He took the crayons home and got busy—figuring out the art of collecting and sorting old crayons, melting them down, and remanufacturing them in a bright, clean, paper-free form. Consulting an occupational therapist, he even gave his new crayons a unique design—large and three-sided, not round—so they’re easy for kids to grip and can’t roll off hospital trays. Finally, he crafted a network for sending free crayons to kids in hospitals all over the country."
For more info, check out their website: thecrayoninitiative.org
Note for Teens: Students looking for community service hours this summer can receive 30 minutes of service credit for making a donation.
Please contact kcasser@monroetpl.org with any questions.
- Date:
- Monday, June 16, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 9:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Monroe Library:
- Monroe Library
- Audience:
- Adult All-Ages Children Seniors Teen Tween
- Categories:
- Fundraiser Summer Reading Volunteering