Mentoring Through the Arts
Ricardo Ortega and his siblings were separated in foster care for over four years. During November 2015, he was living…Why I Founded Create Now
My career was in the entertainment industry for many years as a script supervisor. I led an exciting life, traveling…Brenijia’s On the Rise
Brenijia Barnes lives at the Imperial Courts housing project in Watts, CA. As a 17 year-old high school senior, she…Summer Arts Camp
Thanks to support from the St. Francis Center food pantry, Create Now provided 20 disadvantaged children who live in our…Covid-19 Resources for Kids
Create Now is grateful to our volunteers for donating masks, soaps and sanitizers - Sophia Shin, Elizabeth Keenan, Jay Shin,…The “Forgotten Children” Zoom
While all of us are staying safe at home, thousands of youth in Southern California have no homes to stay…Fashion for Foster Kids
Create Now has temporarily stopped our Fashion Design classes at Maryvale in Rosemead and Hillsides in Pasadena (foster group homes)…Cultural Journeys
Last year, Create Now brought 2,290 youth on our Cultural Journeys program! They got to experience amazing performances, like Cirque…Create a Show
Thanks to the California Arts Council for honoring Create Now with a grant from their Youth Arts Action initiative. Through…Early Education Music
Thanks to L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis for sponsoring two of Create Now’s early education music programs that use steady…Holiday Party
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Our partner Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row is a temporary shelter for 150-180 children. Facing homelessness is a struggle for…