Community Reimagined.
Reimagining community through a holistic, human-centered approach to advocacy, housing, and the future of work. We exist to transform lives and heal communities by creating integrated pathways to economic mobility, personal leadership, and civil engagement.
What We Do
Housing
Providing affordable housing for formerly incarcerated, former foster youth and marginalized students is the reason we exist. We believe success of any students must begin with secure housing.
Financial Literacy
A fulfilling life requires a solid understanding of financial literacy. Our programs meet people where they are to teach financial skills that will contribute to building intergenerational wealth.
Mentorship
Our program pairs participants with mentors, “innovators,” to help our participants succeed on their collegiate journey and navigate through life’s various journeys while in college and beyond.
Addressing Housing Challenges Faced by Formerly Incarcerated Students at UC Berkeley
NBC has featured our organization on national news on our efforts to address the housing challenges faced by formerly incarcerated students at UC Berkeley. Our organization is committed to bridging the gap and helping these students find affordable and secure housing, which can often be a significant obstacle to their success after being released from prison. We invite you to check out the NBC story to learn more about the work we are doing to support these students and the challenges they face. We are thrilled to have been recognized by NBC and hope that this coverage will help raise awareness about the critical role that organizations like Cre8Innovations play in helping formerly incarcerated students achieve their goals and build a better future for themselves. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to continuing our work in making a difference in the lives of these students.
“I had no income and no place to live. All I had was an acceptance letter to UC Berkeley, and I knew that I could never pass this opportunity by or let anything get in the way of me achieving my goals and dreams. To survive as a student, I slept in my car, at other people’s houses, my friend, and a fellow students apartment.”
Michelle Maxwell,
UC Berkeley Undergraduate, Legal Studies 2023
Our Students By the Numbers
85.6% express need for housing security
72.9% struggle to pay their rent
87% face mental health issues
Data based on survey of 118 nontraditional students at UC Berkeley - October 2022
Nominated for Oski Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student Organization.
This nomination is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as we continue to make a positive impact on our community through our work in providing financial literacy and work towards affordable housing for our students. We are grateful for your support and for being a part of our partner as we strive to create positive change together.
Photo: Founders of Cre8innovations along with UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ at the Oski Nomination
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