Redemption Through Creativity Inc.

Our Story

Empowering redemption through creativity, mentorship, and education so every voice can be heard.

A neatly arranged creative workspace centered around an open, spiral-bound notebook filled with handwritten story ideas, revision marks, and colorful sticky tabs. Surrounding it are well-worn sketchbooks, a small handheld audio recorder, and a modest DSLR camera resting on a smooth wooden table. Soft, diffused morning light from an unseen window washes across the surface, creating gentle shadows and bringing out the warm grain of the wood. In the softly blurred background, shelves of labeled binders and art supplies hint at structured guidance and learning. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, conveys a calm, hopeful atmosphere of organized creativity and mentorship-ready focus.
A close-up of a small, portable music production setup on a reclaimed wood desk: a compact MIDI keyboard with gently worn keys, a simple audio interface with softly glowing indicator lights, and a well-used spiral notebook open to handwritten lyrics and chord progressions. A single, slightly frayed guitar pick rests on the notebook page. In the background, slightly out of focus, a cork mood board displays printed photos of urban neighborhoods, nature scenes, and typed affirmations. Late afternoon natural light enters from the side, creating long, gentle shadows and a warm, contemplative tone. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, captures a mood of quiet determination, self-discovery, and creative healing through music.

How Creativity Transforms Lives

Redemption Through Creativity Inc. began with artists who overcame incarceration and trauma, then returned to mentor others. Today we pair creative training with life guidance, transforming participants into storytellers, leaders, and role models. Explore our programs to get involved.

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Founding Leadership

A neatly arranged creative workspace centered around an open, spiral-bound notebook filled with handwritten story ideas, revision marks, and colorful sticky tabs. Surrounding it are well-worn sketchbooks, a small handheld audio recorder, and a modest DSLR camera resting on a smooth wooden table. Soft, diffused morning light from an unseen window washes across the surface, creating gentle shadows and bringing out the warm grain of the wood. In the softly blurred background, shelves of labeled binders and art supplies hint at structured guidance and learning. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, conveys a calm, hopeful atmosphere of organized creativity and mentorship-ready focus.

Troy L. Graham

President

Author, entrepreneur, Certified Project Management Professional (CPMP), and retired Senior Program Manager with decades of experience in leadership, mentorship, and organizational development. Troy is passionate about helping others overcome adversity through creativity, education, and opportunity.

A sturdy, slightly scuffed laptop open on a table, its screen displaying a digital script draft with visible scene headings and dialogue notes, alongside a simple timeline for a short film project. Beside it, a pair of over-ear headphones rest on a worn leather-bound journal, a pencil laid diagonally across the cover. The workspace sits in a minimalist studio environment with acoustic foam panels and a corkboard wall covered in carefully pinned index cards and printed quotes. Warm pendant lighting from above casts a soft, golden glow, creating subtle reflections on the laptop keys. Photographic realism, framed using the rule of thirds, with sharp focus on the tools of creation and a slightly blurred background, evokes focused guidance, resilience, and the journey from idea to finished work.

Ebony M. Graham

Secretary

Community advocate, entrepreneur, and co-founder dedicated to empowering individuals and families through mentorship, outreach, and creative opportunities. Ebony’s passion for service is rooted in her own experiences overcoming adversity and helping others achieve their potential.

A collection of carefully organized film and storytelling tools arranged on a dark, matte table: a vintage-style film clapperboard with blank spaces for title and scene, a stack of neatly printed shot lists clipped together, colored highlighters, and a modest, entry-level video camera with a lens cap placed beside it. A storyboard notebook lies open, filled with rough but thoughtful pencil sketches of scenes depicting transformation and growth. Overhead, soft studio lighting produces even, shadowless illumination, while a faint, defocused background reveals shelves of labeled storage boxes and simple, budget-friendly lighting stands. Photographic realism, captured from an eye-level, three-quarter view with sharp focus throughout, creates a professional yet accessible atmosphere that emphasizes practical mentorship, education, and the power of visual storytelling to overcome adversity.

Richard Baker

Treasurer

Filmmaker, actor, producer, and community leader committed to creating opportunities through film, music, and mentorship. Ric actively serves underserved communities through outreach, creative programs, and support services.

Our Vision

A neatly arranged creative workspace centered around an open, spiral-bound notebook filled with handwritten story ideas, revision marks, and colorful sticky tabs. Surrounding it are well-worn sketchbooks, a small handheld audio recorder, and a modest DSLR camera resting on a smooth wooden table. Soft, diffused morning light from an unseen window washes across the surface, creating gentle shadows and bringing out the warm grain of the wood. In the softly blurred background, shelves of labeled binders and art supplies hint at structured guidance and learning. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, conveys a calm, hopeful atmosphere of organized creativity and mentorship-ready focus.

Hope

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, find their voice, and build a brighter future.

A close-up of a small, portable music production setup on a reclaimed wood desk: a compact MIDI keyboard with gently worn keys, a simple audio interface with softly glowing indicator lights, and a well-used spiral notebook open to handwritten lyrics and chord progressions. A single, slightly frayed guitar pick rests on the notebook page. In the background, slightly out of focus, a cork mood board displays printed photos of urban neighborhoods, nature scenes, and typed affirmations. Late afternoon natural light enters from the side, creating long, gentle shadows and a warm, contemplative tone. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, captures a mood of quiet determination, self-discovery, and creative healing through music.

Transformation

Through creativity, mentorship, education, and opportunity, we help individuals unlock their potential and create lasting change.