REACHING YOUTH

Through what they WANT to learn, teaching youth what they NEED to learn

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What We Do

 

The Center for Recreation Education Arts Technology and Enterprise (CREATE, Inc.) is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide holistic support and transformative opportunities to in-school youth aged 5 to 18 in middle Georgia who are facing adversity. Through a comprehensive blend of recreation, education, arts, technology, and entrepreneurial-focused programs, we aspire to ignite their potential and guide them toward a brighter future. As a nonprofit entity, we offer our services at no charge. We are funded entirely through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, social enterprise, fundraising events, and grants.

Cycling Impact

In-School Cycling Programs: The In-School Cycling Programs have proven to be instrumental in promoting physical and cognitive development among students. Key highlights include:

70 %
Balance Development

Over 200 elementary students have learned how to balance on a bike. 

83 %
Bike Handling Skills

 75% increase in students feeling comfortable riding bikes on the road.

83 %
Helmet Usage

80% of participating students now wear helmets when riding their bikes at home.

85 %
Student Well Being

85% of participating students have reported an increase in their overall well-being.

Arts Impact

CREATE, Inc.'s Arts Program has cultivated talent and provided valuable opportunities for students:

  • Higher Education Opportunities: Our music students have auditioned, and participated in the Berklee College of Music summer program, and two of our students received full scholarships to attend the school, showcasing the program's role in creating pathways to higher education.
  • Music Education Careers: 10% of CREATE arts student graduates have become music or visual arts teachers, serving as positive role models and contributing to the educational sector.
  • Rhythmic Proficiency: An impressive 70% of students leaving the music program can identify and perform various rhythmic patterns, indicating their growth in musical proficiency.
  • Music Literacy: Additionally, students have developed the ability to read and perform from a piece of music at sight, highlighting their increased music literacy skills.

Our Sponsors and Partners 

#TogetherWeRise

     

100 Black Men of Milledgeville-Oconee

 

Community Baptist Church

Milledgeville, GA 31061

Outride

Riding For Focus Program &  Outride Fund

Midway Primary 

Oak Hill Middle

Baldwin High

Center for Health & Social Issues

 

BRAG Dream Team

Atlanta, GA

CREATE Journeys

Oh, the Places We've Gone!!

  • In November 2024, our youth cyclists embarked on their inaugural international adventure. Over the course of 5 days and 4 nights at Cycle Jamaica, the students cycled through various picturesque locations, immersing themselves in the country's stunning scenery. Following each ride, they visited historical landmarks, delving into Jamaican history, including exploration of subterranean spaces known as the Grotto Caves, which served as concealed areas for slaves during that period.

  • In the summer of 2023, our cyclists embarked on the Bike Virginia journey, exploring various cities within the state of Virginia. Additionally, they took part in the enlightening Black Farm Tour, visiting multiple black-owned farms in North Carolina.

  • During the summer of 2022, our cyclists ventured to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they actively engaged in the Black Wall Street Cycling Tour.

  • In the summer of 2021, our cyclists embarked on a multi-city adventure, traveling to North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Ithaca, New York. They pedaled through the streets of D.C. and participated in the Harriett Tubman Freedom Ride in Ithaca.

  • In the year 2020, our dedicated cyclists commemorated the Voter's Rights March by riding from Selma to Montgomery.

  • In 2019, our enthusiastic youth had the opportunity to attend the Youth Bike Summit in New York.

  • Furthermore, as an annual tradition, we send two talented music students to partake in the Berklee College of Music's Five-Week Summer Intensive Program in Boston, Massachusetts.

  • Lastly, our accomplished student dance group showcased their talents at a health and wellness conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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