Creativity Shell

Please note, this post is not meant to humiliate or harm anyone. We are simply asking for help with an ongoing situation.

A few years ago, we met a woman who was going through our dumpster looking for items. Since then, we have tried many times to help by offering craft supplies, clothing for her children, support during her pregnancy, opportunities to learn creative skills, and other resources. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, the situation has continued.

We eventually had to place a lock on our dumpster because each time it was gone through, our parking lot was left scattered with trash, food waste, and supplies from our programs. This week, the lock was cut off and the dumpster was broken into again. Even Waste Management was surprised by the extent of the damage and mess left behind.

If anyone knows this woman or her family, we kindly ask that you please encourage her to stop breaking into the dumpster and damaging property. We work very hard to keep the Creativity Shell safe, clean, and welcoming for the hundreds of children and families we serve each week.

Our dumpster often contains discarded food from cooking camps, broken materials, sharp objects, and other items that can create unsafe conditions. We truly want to approach this situation with compassion, but we also need to protect our property, our students, and our space.

Thank you for understanding and for helping us spread this message respectfully.

Taking a peek into our Jelly Cat inspired Sewing Camp and WOW!!! Look at these adorable hats the students made!!

It’s summer vacation… and the children are SEWING! Let that sink in!

These young creators spent their day designing, stitching, learning new skills, and building confidence through creativity. Watching kids choose sewing over screens during summer break is something truly special. We are so proud of them!