Contributions from Joella Kiondo, Maia Morrell, and Elinor Clark

Life Pieces to Masterpieces (LPTM) provides opportunities for Black and Brown boys and young men from age 3 into adulthood to express themselves; teach and uplift others as mentors; navigate structural social barriers; and contribute positive change in 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 and Brown 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, LPTM boys and young men are protagonists of positive change.

LPTM is Georgetown's longest-running DC Reads site partner, and we are incredibly grateful for the kindness they show us each time we walk through their doors. As volunteers, we are inspired by the love and dedication that LPTM pours into its boys and young men each day. Its programs are entirely free of charge and rely on donations to continue running. Please join us in supporting this critical mission and raising the next generation of leaders who will positively transform Washington, DC!

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

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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