About us
Giving Back
Our Commitment to the Community
At cre8, we believe in positively impacting the community we call home. Our commitment to giving back is driven by a passion for helping people and animals in need. Whether through the financial support of local organizations or fostering animals in our own homes, we strive to make a difference in Chicago and beyond.
Our Partners and Causes
PAWS Chicago
We proudly support PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest no-kill animal shelter dedicated to ending the euthanasia of homeless pets. Our contributions help provide medical care, shelter, and adoption services for animals in need.
Since 2020, our President, Eric Gockel, and his family have personally fostered over 90 cats, offering temporary homes and love while the animals await adoption. It’s a cause close to our hearts, and we take pride in helping to give these pets a second chance at life.
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Hunger impacts so many people right here in our community, and we believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food. That’s why we regularly support the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a vital organization working to alleviate food insecurity across the city. Our contributions help fund programs that go beyond emergency food distribution, including community kitchens, job training, and nutrition education. Their commitment to tackling the root causes of hunger aligns with our values, and we’re proud to support their mission.
How You Can Help
You can join us in making a difference:
Become a Foster Parent for PAWS Chicago
Consider fostering pets or volunteering at the shelter. Every bit of help matters.
Donate to the Greater Chicago Food Depository
You can help fight hunger by making a donation or organizing a food drive.
“Giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s a part of who we are. I’m grateful to lead a team that truly cares about making a difference in our community.”
Eric Gockel, cre8 President
Image credits: Eric Gockel, GCFD.