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Tutoring here has been one of my greatest experiences yet! Give today if you can

I believe that changing the world of one person is changing the world for everyone!

On behalf of the Lovely and Giving Students at Georgetown University

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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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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Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM) develops character and leadership, unlocks potential, and prepares Black and Brown boys and young men growing up in DC’s Wards 7 and 8 to transform their lives and communities. In a world that devalues and threatens the lives of Black and Brown men young and old, LPTM provides refuge for boys to break through negative self-images, tell authentic stories of their life experiences, and build strong bonds of brotherhood. The daily afterschool program includes rigorous literacy and math enrichment; experiential STEM learning; outlets for creative expression including visual art, spoken word, and physical movement; outdoor play; and daily practice with LPTM’s Human Development positive decision-making framework. As a volunteer with LPTM, I have the opportunity to help these young men discover their authentic selves, awaken a sense of purpose, and have their brilliance and humanity valued and nurtured. This Giving Tuesday, I am participating in a challenge to raise money for Life Pieces To Masterpieces, an organization I believe in. I appreciate all that the organization does for the boys and young men they serve. Please join me in supporting this critical mission and raising the next generation of leaders who will positively transform Washington, DC! 

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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

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