Healing Through the Arts
Through ECHOage group gift funds, support can be split between a group gift and a donation to Create Now; support helps bring arts workshops, mentoring and Cultural Journeys to youth in Southern California facing poverty, abuse, neglect or homelessness.
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How it works for you
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Guests contribute online instead of bringing separate presents — simple, meaningful, and clutter-free
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Contributions are split between your gift and Create Now, with funds sent directly to both
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Start Your PartyWhat your party does
Create Now uses the arts to heal, teach and connect young people across shelters, schools and communities in Southern California. The work includes workshops, school classes, Cultural Journeys and community arts projects that foster creativity and resilience.
Healing Arts Workshops
Provides music, dance, writing and fashion workshops at shelters, foster homes and mental health clinics.
Cultural Journeys
Brings thousands of kids and families each year to concerts, plays, circuses and museums.
School Arts Classes
Teaches comprehensive arts classes at Title 1 schools for students who receive free lunches.
Community Projects
Produces community arts festivals, talent shows and mural projects in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
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