Greetings!

 

One of the things that makes Create Now unique is our ability to match volunteers with over 1,200 facilities throughout the region. These shelters, group homes, rehab centers, detention facilities and other youth agencies provide various services to high-risk and at-risk youth. Most of them do not have art programs of their own.

While food and shelter are essential to maintain our physical needs, the arts provide the mind with stimulation and education. The arts also lift the spirits and give emotionally-challenged kids the chance to express themselves positively and heal from the trauma they've had to endure.

This month, we highlight a short but impactful program. Students from Westwood College came together to provide four different arts workshops to domestic violence victims and teenage moms at the Women's Shelter of Long Beach.

Create Now develops customized programs that meet the needs of our volunteers, as well as the youth that we serve. If you would like to volunteer as a mentor, give a donation or to support our work in any way, please contact us.

Thank you for your continued help.

 

Sincerely,