The Piece by Piece Social Enterpriseās objectives are to provide a supportive community for individuals who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity. Participants create mosaic art, earn income, and build soft skills training while beautifying Los Angeles.
The Piece by Piece Social Enterpriseās objectives are to provide a supportive community for individuals who have experienced homelessness or economic insecurity. Participants create mosaic art, earn income, and master soft skills while beautifying Los Angeles.
Piece by Piece genĀerĀatĀes revĀenue to support our artists and nonprofit through the creation of mosaic artwork. We create small-scale housewares and art as well as large scale art commissions. We are an employĀment-relatĀed social enterprise.
earned by participants in 2022
provided to participant artists in 2022
of recycled materials used in 2022
According to the Public Policy institute of CA, More than a third of Californians are living in or near poverty. Los Angeles has the highest rate of poverty (20.8%) more than any other county in LA.Ā
There are currently at least 63,706 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, according to a count by LAHSA in 2020 ā a 13% increase from 2019. In the city of Los Angeles, LAHSA says there are 41,290 people experiencing homelessness. The numbers are an estimate of people experiencing homelessness on any given night in Los Angeles. Advocates believe the numbers are higher.
These are our neighbors, our community members, our friends, and in some cases even our colleagues. At Piece by Piece we have come together and lifted up founder, Sophie Alpertās vision to change this reality.
The Piece by Piece Social Enterpriseās objectives are to provide a supportive community and a path towards self-sufficiency, self-love, and economic stability. Participants create mosaic art, earn income, and learn soft skills training while beautifying Los Angeles.
The Piece by Piece Social Enterprise is here to help those who have experienced homelessness and/or economic insecurity, espeĀcialĀly those who live in or around Skid Row and South Los Angeles. Piece by Piece provides on-the-job trainĀing and supĀportĀive serĀvices, infusĀing trauĀma-informed care and therapeutic wellness approaches; and proĀvidĀing opporĀtuĀniĀties for leadĀerĀship and comĀmuĀniĀty engageĀment. Ā Participant Artists earn income through their creative talent by producing individually designed and created mosaic artworks, gaining artistic and entrepreneurial skills, and publicly showing their workĀ (both online and in-person) to increase their financial independence and self-confidence.Ā
Many of our participants start their mosaic journey in our free workshops, then move into the Certification Program. As they progress through the four levels, they qualify to earn income as artists in the social enterprise.
Artists are encouraged to create their own work as well as participate in the creation of retail items, custom awards and commissions, and large scale community projects.
Recycled and donated materials are used in the creation of our work, saving on average over two tons of materials from landfills.
The amazing work of the Piece by Piece Artists makes for lovely gifts, personalized awards and more. When you shop Piece by Piece you are supporting a community of artists and individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and our world.
Many of our participants start their mosaic journey in our free workshops, then move into the Certification Program. As they progress through the four levels, they qualify to earn income as artists in the social enterprise
Artists are encouraged to create their own work as well as participate in the creation of retail items, custom awards and commissions, and large scale community projects.Ā
Recycled and donated materials are used in the creation of our work, saving on average over two tons of materials from landfills.Ā
The amazing work of the Piece by Piece Artists makes for lovely gifts, personalized awards and more. When you shop Piece by Piece you are supporting a community of artists and individuals who are committed to bettering themselves and our world.Ā
All Piece by Piece artists take great pride in their work. Mosaics are created by our artists under the guidance and support of our lead artists and artistic director. Continual encouragement and linkages to resources are always available.Ā
We support indiĀvidĀuĀals who traĀdiĀtionĀalĀly havenāt had a pathĀway to self-love, self-care and self-sufficiency.Ā Piece by Piece offerĀs supĀportĀive work and skills-buildĀing opportunities; proĀvidĀing an indeĀpenĀdent source of income; and openĀing doors to new possibilities.
One of the best ways to support our artists is by purchasing individual artwork or ordering a custom commission.
Donations to Piece by Piece support a variety of needs of the organization. From providing meals for community building to supporting workshops, and learning opportunities every dollar goes to empower individuals working to improve their lives through art.
You can help us provide free mosaic art workshops to people who have experienced homelessness and/or are living with economic insecurity by volunteering, partnering with us, or hosting an event.
