Mission Statement

Be Creative partners with the City Attorney's Neighborhood Justice program to join the alternative to incarceration initiative. Through our programs we have been able to provide individuals with second chances by getting cases dismissed for qualified participants. We teach accountability through restorative focused curriculums. 

Our community service projects focus on being involved helping out with a diverse range of programs. We've participated in clothing drives, homeless initiatives, clean-ups, and many other activities organized to help people. Many of the participants come from our court ordered community service programs, but just as many come in to help solely on a volunteer basis. 

Understanding and addressing the complex, ongoing challenge of reducing recidivism, providing long term successful alternatives all while being able to address the serious affects of long term PTSD is ultimately the key to our Alternative To Incarceration (ATI) programs. Through support groups, lived experience mentors, and proven strategies our focus is listening and helping, not preaching or lecturing.  

As an art based diversion program, Be Creative uses multiple mediums and strategies to help educate our participants not only the historical and theories in art, but many applications on creating artistic pieces. The program also teaches how to prepare for solo and team related productions. 

We consistently are out supporting and promoting positive agendas, by educating the public of opportunities and programs being offered. A major part of our program is working in local neighborhoods providing street and beach clean ups, graffiti removal, and general community service. A huge portion of our program teaches accountability and labor intensive work. 

Be Creative STP Foundation offers a series of different after school programs and workshops for people of all ages. We can cater the program to your specific needs based on ages, interests and demographics of participants. Email for schedules and opportunities to participate. 

We strive to promote teamwork and knowledge through our workshops. We have successfully created many timeless memories for people of all demographics. From families,  students to fortune 500 companies, our organization can customize a curriculum exactly to fit your needs. 

 The staff of Be Creative has extensive, initimate knowledge of the gang culture through years of personal involement and experience. From the youth authority in the 80's to people that still contribute to help raise awareness from inside of prison today, our members share the most raw truths about that culture. The goal is always to help avoid or how to move forward to those already involved. 

In the past, the city has basically only used incarceration or labor based community service to address a problem they spend millions and millions of dollars on annually to address. This unique program dives into a deeper understanding of the root issue and works to channel that energy into a productive and constructive activity. Simply put,nothing has worked.  It's time to take a modern approach to a situation that has been ignored for too long.

Working with high risk individuals prior to being arrested of getting into problems is always the primary goal. Understanding how to work with first time offenders to avoid repeat offenses is always a priority. We work with individuals on alternatives and working through incidents that can shape their lives. 

Be Creative specializes in the future of people that have come out of jail or post arrest directions. Understanding and working with probation and parole to help individuals avoid behaviors that lead to violations and future offenses is key. We help bridge any gaps and provide assistance with any court ordered programs

This focuses on the challenges of today like social media addiction and other peer based challenges people face today. From peer pressure, to surrounding yourself with positive influences, the program provides many examples of both constructive and destructive influences. 

Be Creative focuses on the ever growing epidemic of homelessness and what steps can be made to prevent it or address it in a crisis situation. We work with organizations that provide bridge housing and other solutions for temporary and eventually permanent relief. 

Understanding this sensitive and ever growing challenge is one of the top priorities for Be Creative. Providing support for depression, anxiety, ptsd, suicide, and anger management are just some of the key categories we provide assistance for. We work closely with professionals and provide assistance in getting people the help they need.

Be Creative provides professionals that help individuals understand the root of their anger issues and how to avoid triggers by facing them with an open mind. We deal with violence of all kinds including but not limited to external, domestic, and any other harmful reactions.  

As an organization led from top to bottom Be Creative is led by a management team that is proud to share stories of personal sobriety and dealing with addiction. With years of sponsorship experience team works closely with rehabilitation centers and sobriety based programs. We can offer assistance in a variety of ways, during every step of addiction.

Throughout the course Be Creative has over 25 different professionals, representing all different fields and career paths. These speakers come in and share stories of both success and how they were at one point in the same situations as the people in our program. They can provide help in how to get involved and on the career path that interests them the most. 

Be Creative provides a basic introductory lesson in credit, interest, and financial pitfalls to avoid. Our industry professionals include a credit expert, and a realtor that explains the importance of investing. They both share the importance of credit, fiscal responsibility, and literacy, regardless of income levels.