by createnow | Jun 22, 2019 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
We are so grateful to Psomas, one of the largest engineering consulting firms in the nation, for donating the proceeds from their 11th Annual “Paper Yacht Challenge” to Create Now. This popular event took place on April 18th in the large fountain at the...
by createnow | Jun 10, 2019 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
Thanks so much to the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs for providing funds for a guitar workshop at John Muir Middle School in South LA, plus another class in painting. Both programs were held during school hours as electives. There were 45 students learning...
by createnow | May 30, 2019 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
There are more than 50,000 students in continuation high schools in California. These kids are at high-risk of dropping out. They’re behind in credits or may need a flexible schedule. While the requirements to graduate from alternative schools are the same, the...
by createnow | May 20, 2019 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
Thanks to the Department of Cultural Affairs for their support of our Create a Show program at LA Family Housing’s temporary shelter for families facing homelessness. Our classes took place at a motel in Pacoima. 20 youth ages 4 to 16 looked forward to our classes...
by createnow | Apr 3, 2019 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
Ten years ago, Erica Katz volunteered through Create Now to teach arts and crafts projects to children facing homelessness at the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission shelter, now located in Northridge. It was such a rewarding experience that Erica has returned, along...
by createnow | Nov 26, 2018 | Arts, Create Now in the News, Featured Programs, Latest News, Uncategorized
Crittenton Services for Children and Families in Orange County serves clients who come from homes where neglect and abuse are the norm, where homelessness and desperation are ordinary parts of survival. Many are separated from their families, either because of their...