Life Pieces to Masterpieces' apprentices learn how to make healthy choices at home, in their neighborhood and at school, enabling them to succeed and thrive against all odds. Apprentices consistently improve their school attendance and performance; improve their social and life skills; and avoid involvement with gangs, the juvenile system, and teen pregnancy. Below are some testimonials directly from the apprentices.

Isaiah Neal (6)

Grade/School: Cornerstone Academy
Years at LPTM: 2 years
Soul Name: Brother Joy "Isaiah was given the Sould Name of Brother Joy because he radiates happiness."

Isaiah Neal is a 6-year old apprentice, aspiring fire fighter and doctor. He attends Cornerstone Academy during the day and participates in LPTM programming after school where he has "great fun and is learning how to become a Gentleman, Scholar, Artist and Athlete." Isaiah is a gentleman because "he stands up for himself and others and he respects people," a Scholar because he "likes school and speaks clearly," an Artist because he "makes art and likes to sing," and an Athlete because he "loves to play baseball." During his time at Life Pieces he has learned how to speak Spanish, how to create art and how to treat people. When asked why he wants to be a fire fighter and doctor, Isaiah sincerely replied "so that I can put out fires and save people's lives." He has two brothers in the Life Pieces program, David Bing and Joshua Neal.

Brian Bowen (6)

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Soul Name: ""

Brian Bowen is a 6-year old apprentice, aspiring police officer and doctor. He loves Life Pieces and especially enjoys the fun that he has with fellow apprentices, the toys that he can play with, the books he can read and the trips that he gets to take as a result of being in the program. At Life Pieces, he has been learning about values and spiritual principles. When asked which LPTM Basics he likes the most, he "likes them all" and especially likes the "Brothers Stand...Brothers Greet" accompanied by a bow that he and his fellow apprentices exercise when they greet a guest because "a bow means that the good in me recognizes the good in you."

Michael Taylor (8)

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Years at LPTM: 4 years
Soul Name: Brother Laughter "Michael was given the Soul Name of Brother Laughter because he is always chuckilng and has a positive, upbeat attitude."

Michael Taylor is an 8-year-old apprentice, aspiring police officer and chef. He wants to be a Police Office to "help get the bad people off of the streets" and when he is not working as an officer, he wants to be a chef making his "special pancakes." Michael is determined and participates in Life Pieces "to learn something every day." His mom is also a fan of the program because he "does his homework and is safe while at Life Pieces." Some of his favorite activities at Life Pieces are the ability to participate in meditation and to eat healthy food. In addition to his work as a Gentleman, Scholar, Athlete and Artist, Michael is also a brother to Farell and Robert. He keeps an eye on them to make sure that "they are being good, and helps them to make sure they are safe." His favorite book is The Magic Fish.

Antoine Harmon (10)

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Years at LPTM: 7 years
Soul Name: Brother Voice "Antoine was given the sould name of Brother Voice because he is extremely articulate and comfortably verbalizes his thoughts in any forum."

Antoine Harmon is a 10-year old apprentice. When he grows up, he wants to be a professional football player and the CEO of his own business. He already has his business plan figured out: "a charity for homeless kids." Antoine was encouraged to join Life Pieces because his mother observed how his uncle benefited from the program - doing better in school and going on different trips with LPTM - and thought that it would be good for him to join. Antoine's favorite book these days is called the Ink Heart.