Life Pieces To Masterpieces

At LPTM, Black and Brown boys express themselves; navigate life challenges; mentor their peers; and transform their communities.

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Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM) provides opportunities for Black and Brown boys and young men ages 3-25 to express themselves; navigate the challenges in their lives; teach and uplift others as mentors; and contribute positively to their communities.

Boys enter the program as early as age three, with programming including a daily afterschool arts and education mentoring program from 3:00-7:00, which involves transportation and a meal, a college- and career-prep Saturday Academy for high school young men who also serve as mentors, a full-day six-week summer program, and family and community engagement. All programs are free for all youth and families.

In all programs, LPTM provides an environment of love, security, and expression. Black boys and young men, from pre-school to grad-school and beyond, discover their authentic selves; awaken to a sense of purpose; have their brilliance and humanity valued and nurtured – and see themselves as the beautiful Masterpieces they are. In their artwork, advocacy, and model of mentorship, our Black boys and young men are protagonists of positive change.

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lifepieces.org

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 52-2076894

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Fundraiser by Margo Kaplan

Help Students in Our Community Thrive

Life Pieces To Masterpieces develops character and leadership, unlocks potential, and prepares Black boys and young men from Washington DC’s Wards 7 & 8 to transform their lives and communities. With artistic expression and “Each One Teach One” mentoring at the core, these youth become catalysts for positive change in the world. It is also our all time FAVORITE community organization in DC. Both of us had the honor of volunteering at Life Pieces in college beginning in 2017 (...yes, we feel old too) and are lucky enough to have stayed involved ever since. The two of us, like everyone else touched by Life Pieces' programming, have benefitted enormously. From learning alongside apprentices in the classroom, to exploring artistic masterpieces, to getting to know the incredible team - we could not be more grateful to the extended Life Pieces family for adding so much joy and inspiration to our lives in DC! This #GivingTuesday, please consider learning about and donating to an organization that has given us so, so much. With lots of love, Sister Margo & Sister Bridget

Raised: $526
Goal: $500

7 supporters

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Fundraiser by Donovan Brown

AU LPTM Fundraiser

This Giving Tuesday, We are participating in a fundraising challenge for Life Pieces To Masterpieces, an organization AU believes in. I have volunteered at Life Pieces for two years, and I appreciate all the organization does for the boys and young men they serve. Life Pieces To Masterpieces is a youth development and mentoring organization in Washington, DC's Ward 7 that develops character and leadership, unlocks potential, and prepares Black and Brown boys and young men to transform their lives and communities. All their programs are free and rely on donations from people like you and me. Please join me in supporting this critical mission and raising the next generation of leaders who will transform Washington, DC positively!

Raised: $610
Next milestone: $750

12 supporters