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Creative Restorations Inc
DEPEW, NY · EIN 612104678 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE I40 · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · creativerestorationsinc.org
revenue
$461K
expenses
$323K
net assets
$160K
employees
6
volunteers
12
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Creative Restorations INC directly addresses the barriers to reentry that justice-involved individuals face focusing on basic needs stable housing and employment opportunitieskey factors in reducing recidivism. Many participants struggle with homelessness food insecurity and lack of job prospects making reintegration extremely difficult. Our program provides: Transitional housing to offer a stable foundation. Case management to navigate reentry challenges. Peer-led support from individuals with lived experience. Employment assistance & vocational training linkages to create long-term stability. Basic needs assistance including food clothing hygiene products and transportation. By addressing these immediate needs while connecting individuals to sustainable job opportunities we empower them to rebuild their lives regain independence and successfully reintegrate into society.

profile · synthesized from sources

Creative Restorations Inc is a peer-led nonprofit in Buffalo, NY, serving justice-involved and substance-impacted individuals. The organization provides transitional support including food, clothing, hygiene items, housing navigation, transportation, and case management. Rooted in lived experience, it emphasizes peer-led services to promote reintegration, recovery, and long-term stability for people facing barriers related to incarceration and addiction.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Basic Needs Support
Operates a food pantry and distributes clothing and hygiene items at 371 Delaware Ave, Buffalo; includes weekly food giveaways at multiple community locations.
Family Support Group
Hosts a monthly NAMI Family Support Group for families and loved ones of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Free Narcan and Narcan Training
Distributes Narcan and provides training through Certified Recovery Peer Advocates to prevent overdose and connect individuals to recovery services.
HRSN Services via Medicaid 1115 Waiver
Provides housing support, transportation assistance, food access, and employment/education support to Medicaid-enrolled individuals in Western New York counties.
Non-Medical Transportation
Provides transportation to access treatment, court, parole, housing interviews, and community resources; requires 72-hour notice.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Reentry Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver case management and support services for justice-involved individuals
      Provides transitional housing, case management, peer-led support, employment assistance, and vocational training linkages for justice-involved individuals as part of an integrated reentry program.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 1 activity
    • Distribute Narcan and provide training
      Distributes free Narcan and offers training through Certified Recovery Peer Advocates to prevent opioid overdoses.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribute basic needs items
      Provides free clothing, hygiene products, and other essential supplies to community members in need, including through food pantry and giveaway programs.
  • Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
    • Host NAMI Family Support Group
      Hosts a monthly NAMI Family Support Group on the third Wednesday from 6:30–8:00 PM for families and loved ones of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operate food pantry and distribute free food
      Runs a food pantry at 371 Delaware Ave in Buffalo, NY, open Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 PM to 3 PM, and distributes free food through weekly Harvest of Hope giveaways at multiple locations including 371 Delaware Ave, 210 Jefferson Ave, and Johnnie B. Wiley Pavilion.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
    • Provide non-medical transportation assistance
      Offers transportation support to help individuals access treatment appointments, court and parole obligations, housing interviews, and other community resources.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$461K
Contributions & grants$417K90%
Program service revenue$41K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$166K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash$129K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$160K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +528.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Chris Harzynski President 65 $70K
Mike Harzynski Secretary Transportation Supervisor 40 $44K
board members · 1
  • Miguel Sepulveda — Director
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • NAMI Partner — Collaborates with Creative Restorations INC to host a monthly Family Support Group for families and loved ones of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
  • WNY Integrated Care Collaborative Partner — Partners with Creative Restorations INC to connect Medicaid members to support services for housing, transportation, food, and other essential needs.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Basic Needs and Employment Pathway
    methodology: reentry_support
    By addressing immediate basic needs and connecting justice-involved individuals to sustainable employment, the organization reduces recidivism and supports reintegration, because securing stability and economic self-sufficiency decreases the likelihood of reoffending.
  • Peer-Led Reentry Support Model
    methodology: peer-led support
    By using peer-led support from individuals with lived experience in addiction, incarceration, and recovery, the organization builds trust and increases engagement in services, because shared experience enhances credibility and reduces stigma, leading to more effective reintegration outcomes.