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Volunteer through us …

People choose to volunteer through us for a variety of reasons.  This opportunity offers the chance to give back to the community and make a difference in our youths’ lives.

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SpaceX Tour

We were able to take a group of youth from Animo City of Champions High School to SpaceX for an exclusive tour.

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THE LUME of Los Angeles

This summer, Create Now’s youth were able to attend a cultural journey to THE LUME of Los Angeles which is an epic adventure into art.

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CEO Brandon Dean Johnson honored as a Community Hero

Our CEO Brandon Dean Johnson was honored as a Community Hero by the LA Clippers during halftime.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF

JILL GURR

OUR FOUNDER.

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Our Mission

To empower youth and young adults from ages 3 to 24 through a variety of arts programs in multiple disciplines that help them to heal and thrive.

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Youth Served

Ways We Operate

Create Now empowers youth and young adults through a variety of programs based on these four pillars.

VOLUNTEER CONNECT

Giving artists full support to teach and mentor youth in their neighborhoods.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Providing comprehensive classes in a variety of arts at Title 1 schools.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Giving kids fun experiences at arts festivals, talent shows and mural projects.

CULTURAL JOURNEYS

Bringing youth and families to concerts, plays, museums and special events.

What People Say

“Two of my teenage girls on probation fell in love with dance after Create Now gave us tickets to see the Los Angeles Ballet. They took classes and then taught ballet to some little girls in our housing projects, who now all want to be ballerinas based on what the older girls do.”

Kimberly McKinney,
Probation Officer, Watts Housing Projects

“Some of our kids deal with high anxiety and different forms of abuse at home. This acting workshop is bringing out a lot of their talents that usually lie dormant. It’s fun and lighthearted and lets them show off their talents like singing, dancing and acting.”

Lionel Ruff,
Youth Counselor, Vista Del Mar

“Partnering with Create Now provides truly individualized and engaging arts instruction to our students. We’ve noticed a remarkable change in them, including an increase in confidence and an awakening of the possibilities outside of the realm of the classroom.”

Mallory Barnes,
Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships, Aspire Charter Schools

Honors & Awards

Besides being recognized by these distinguished organizations, Create Now has also been featured many times in the news.

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