JOIN THE CHALLENGE - CREATIVITY HOUR

The Creativity Shell Launches Creativity Hour: A Nationwide Challenge to Inspire Imagination, Creativity, and Mental Health Awareness

HOUSTON, TX – The Creativity Shell, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children through creative education, is excited to announce the launch of Creativity Hour, a new initiative designed to inspire participants across the USA to think outside the box, unleash their imagination, and create freely. Starting in January 2025, this nationwide campaign highlights the importance of creativity for mental health while supporting the next generation of makers.

The Challenge:During Creativity Hour, participants will receive a mystery box filled with an assortment of creative supplies. They will have 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or a full hour to craft something unique using the materials provided. The challenge fosters creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression while offering a fun and engaging outlet for all ages to explore their imagination and develop critical life skills.

Ways to Participate:

• Teachers: Bring Creativity Hour to your classroom! Request Creativity Hour kits tailored for your students by filling out the application form available: https://forms.gle/UgcCLgW9qnVkUGsJ8
• Volunteers: Help pack Creativity Hour kits and play a direct role in inspiring thousands of participants nationwide.
• Donors: Support this program by making a financial contribution. Your donation will help fund Creativity Hour kits, ensuring everyone has the tools they need to create and thrive. Please use the buttons below to donate.
• Creative Friends: Host a Creativity Hour pop-up at your location or order kits for your workplace, family, or friends. Together, we can spread the joy and benefits of creativity far and wide. 
• Adults: Although designed for children, adults are encouraged to take on the Creativity Hour challenge as well! This is a perfect opportunity for team-building, stress relief, and exploring your own creative potential.

Why Creativity Hour Matters:Creativity is essential to mental health, and providing opportunities to create helps participants build confidence, reduce stress, and develop critical thinking skills. “Creativity Hour is more than an activity,” says Shelancia Daniel, founder of the Creativity Shell. “It’s a movement to show children, adults, and communities that creativity is a vital tool for mental well-being and a catalyst for innovation and growth.”

Get Involved Today!The Creativity Shell is calling on educators, parents, volunteers, donors, and creative communities to help make Creativity Hour a nationwide success. Whether it’s packing kits, hosting pop-ups, donating, or spreading the word, everyone has a role to play in nurturing the imagination of the next generation and beyond.

Visit www.creativityshell.org for more information, to request kits, to sign up as a volunteer, or to make a donation.

About the Creativity Shell:Founded in Houston, TX, the Creativity Shell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching life skills, building confidence, and promoting mental health through creative programs like sewing, crafting, and STEM-based projects. Their mission is to bring creativity back into education and empower participants of all ages to imagine, innovate, and thrive.