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Heritage Arts Foundation Creativity Kits
Six volunteers holding the Creativity Kits they assembled for children

Creativity Changes Lives.

About Us: Creativity Changes Lives

Creativity Kits was born as an initiative of the Heritage Arts Foundation, an organization that has served the arts community for more than 20 years. Through our work in the arts, we have witnessed firsthand the power of creativity to connect people, build confidence, and bring hope.

But something unexpected happened along the way.

We discovered that the healing power of Creativity Kits extends beyond the person receiving the kit.

As corporations, community groups, families, schools, and volunteers came together to assemble and support the kits, we saw another kind of transformation take place. People found connection and purpose in serving others. Working side-by-side toward a shared cause created meaningful relationships, strengthened communities, and reminded participants that even a small act of service can make a difference.

What began as a way to bring creative comfort to those facing difficult circumstances has grown into something much bigger—a movement that connects people through creativity and service.

Every kit represents more than art supplies. It represents an opportunity to create, discover, learn, and experience a moment of hope.

Every volunteer represents more than a helping hand. They become part of a community choosing to make a difference.

And every sponsor helps make those moments possible.

We believe creativity can be a powerful tool for connection, confidence, resilience, and hope. By bringing together artists, donors, volunteers, organizations, and communities, Creativity Kits creates a beautiful cycle: people helping people through the power of creativity.

We are honored to steward this initiative and deeply grateful for the sponsors, volunteers, community partners, artists, and advocates who continue to believe in its potential.

Together, we can put creativity into the hands of someone who needs it most—and remind them that even in difficult moments, there is still something beautiful they can create.

Creativity changes lives. And together, we can change lives through creativity.

Our Team

Advisory Board

  • Rita Wright, PhD

    Rita Wright, PhD

    Rita Wright is an accomplished art historian, museum director, and arts consultant. She has held leadership and curatorial roles at the Springville Museum of Art, UVU Museum of Art, and Church History Museum. She holds a PhD from the University of Utah.

  • Heidi Meek

    Heidi Meek

    Heidi Meek is a dedicated community volunteer and advocate. A graduate of BYU, she has served in PTA leadership, school community councils, and the Lehi Cares Coalition. She is passionate about supporting children facing health challenges.

  • Cadie Burton

    Cadie Burton

    Cadie E. Burton is the Executive Director of Artistic and Program Initiatives at Heritage Arts Foundation. She loves combining her extensive background in business, marketing, and manufacturing with her passion for art and community service.

  • Chad Burton, MD

    Chad Burton, MD

    W. Chad Burton, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician at American Fork Hospital, where he has practiced since 2011. He has served as Hospitalist Team Leader, President of the Medical Staff, and a member of the Utah Valley Governing Board.

Staff

  • Natalie Thompson

    Natalie Thompson

    Director of Creative Kits Initiative

  • Kwesi King

    Kwesi King

    Grant Writing

  • Nicole Jaussi

    Nicole Jaussi

    Graphic Design

  • Jared Lambert

    Technology Specialist

  • Mia Phelps

    Mia Phelps

    Intern

  • Katie Cutler

    Katie Cutler

    Intern