CLTRE
When Doug Cupid and Gordon Lim joined our EveryDay Creative program, they each brought distinct businesses, talents, and goals. Over the course of the program, they saw an opportunity to combine their strengths and create something bigger together.
Through CLTRE’s network of mentors and partners they met Sharp, Esq., ABFP™, and she helped establish the infrastructure to merge their ventures and position themselves for scale.
This is what happens when creative entrepreneurs are supported with culturally relevant programming, strategic mentorship, and a community invested in their success.
08/12/2025
When Jamara Hicks faced the risk of losing her home, she turned to CLTRE’s Keeper First-Time Homebuyer Program, and eventually, our EveryDay Creative Program.
With support from U.S. Bank, the Office of Arts & Culture - City of Sacramento, and other partners, she gained the tools to strengthen her personal finances, restructure her business, and attract new capital. That investment has not only positioned her to be ready to purchase her first home, but also to expand her business Blacker the Berry Health + Wellness with innovative offerings like the Cancer Warriors High SocieTEA Party.
This upcoming event blends entrepreneurship, culture, and wellness — an example of how investing in the creative economy creates both economic resilience and generational wealth.
Read her full story here: https://cltre.org/buying-a-home-building-a-business-a-first-time-home-buyers-journey-through-cltre/
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