Create Now’s mission is 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. Although youth in need originate from all types of backgrounds, the majority of the participants that Create Now serves come from financially disadvantaged families. In addition, since Create Now serves youth in foster group homes, transitional housing facilities, and TAY programs, many have family histories of violence, neglect, abandonment, and substance abuse.