I am thrilled to announce and share CREA Foundation's very first annual report, a document which thoroughly details the progress and impact we have achieved in our first full year of operation. Our fundraising figures are evidence of our strong position and dedicated core of support which will allow us to broaden our scope in the coming months and years.
As a key stakeholder, we thank you for joining us in working toward our vision of providing next step opportunities in education with a focus on college preparation, access and success for all youth and young adults living within affordable housing communities. In addition to the accolades noted above, CREA Foundation celebrated the following:
• 104 individual donors
• $102,000+ raised at the inaugural CREA Foundation Scholarship Golf Classic
• 32 corporate partners through Investor Impact Network membership
• $61,000 in contributions through CREA employees
• 88% of dollars raised directly supported comprehensive CREA Scholars Programs
• $16,000+ raised in funds from external sources (third-party events)
I am truly excited for the future of CREA Foundation, and I hope you'll continue to join us in creating a life changing impact for students in the years to come.
My sincere thanks,
Arvetta Jideonwo, MHA, CFRE
Executive Director, CREA Foundation, Inc.
Head of Social Impact, CREA, LLC