Create Now was founded on October 26, 1996 and initially named Write Now! With the mission to teach literacy through different forms of creative writing.

Create Now’s volunteer-led arts mentorship program fosters the talents of budding artists aged 3-24 and ensures that they are exposed to and guided by seasoned art professionals. 

Create Now organizes events like arts festivals, talent shows, and mural projects to provide creative experiences for students, their families, and the Los Angeles community. 

Create Now, empowering underrepresented youth through art, education, and mentoring.

Our goal is to assist high-risk Los Angeles youth to get them out of poverty and teach them skills that can lead to jobs and careers.

We operate through a network of partner agencies such as shelters, group homes, mental health facilities, detention camps, schools, and other youth agencies throughout the Los Angeles and adjacent counties.