SVCREATES is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting investment and engagement in creative culture. The time and resources of SVCREATES are directed towards: participatory arts aligned with Silicon Valley's DIY culture; cultural heritage in service to Silicon Valley's international community; children's creativity as a way of nurturing youth's healthy development; innovative ideas, partnerships, models, and art forms as a claim to the future; and placemaking as a means of fostering identity and deepening connections.