#InspireLIFE
Welcome to LIFEinPA.org
Serving Erie, PA Harrisburg, PA Asbury Park, NJ & Beyond
Our Mission
“To Mentor & Inspire youth for today’s always changing Art and Tech industries.”
LIFE’s flagship programs LifeThruMusic (LTM) and LifeThruTech (LTT) are cutting edge mentoring programs that beyond music and technology instruction promote self-sufficiency, personal empowerment, and positive community engagement. LTM & LTT use STEAM programming to bridge STEM related disciplines and the arts because exceptional thinkers in STEM fields are often highly creative individuals deeply influenced by an interest in, and knowledge of music, the arts and similar areas. Specific project activities will include career exploration, mentoring, coding, and STEAM activities/experiments that engage students through facilitated small group learning experiences (team based learning/project-based learning), and supplemental activities (presentations, competitions etc.). The primary goal is to increase student confidence and interest in STEAM related activities/occupations.
How we accomplish our goals
Step 1: Building Relationships
We believe it is extremely vital to build relationships with the youth and families we serve. We also believe building relationships with community leaders and politicians in Pennsylvania & New Jersey, are equally as important in furthering our mission.
Step 2: Providing Quality Programs
We believe it is essential to provide the highest quality programs from highly trained, qualified and passionate mentors. Our staff has decades of experience working in their respective fields, along with years of experience teaching groups from young kids to adults.
Step 3: Exposure to Opportunity
We believe providing a platform is key to building skills and confidence within the people we serve. Our goal is to foster a network of support from families, friends and communities both near and far.
LIFE/Living
Learn some simple recipes with Mrs. Kim Williams. All recipes are 5 ingredients or less and make for great snacks during quarantine.
Pt. 1 How to cook Sausage Burritos. (Click image above)
Online Concert Series
On May 23rd LTM hosted it’s first #LIFEStream on FaceBook Live at the Cashier’s House in Downtown Erie, PA. Special Thanks to our sponsors Erie Downtown Development Corp & Erie Arts & Culture.
Pop-up Concert Series
Erie, PA - LTM started our pop-up concert series in August 2019. We will be bringing high quality entertainment to areas of Erie that don’t get access to the arts. Stay tuned for our location schedule!
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Full STEAM AHEAD CAMP
Harrisburg, PA - LIFE is extremely proud to be a partner with the Full STEAM Ahead Camp since starting 3 years ago. There is such a since of pride in Harrisburg surrounding this effort under the leadership of Johntrae Williams! Excellent work Jay Williams & Robert Shoaff! Looking forward to next year!
Click on image to play video. We do not own the rights to any of this music. This video project was inspired by Beyonce's "Homecoming," and established to introduce and expose middle ...
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Inspire LIFE Camp
Asbury Park, NJ - #SummerfullofLIFE is a tag we have been using for the past three summers with successful camps in both Harrisburg, PA & Asbury Park, NJ. We are spreading the mission of LIFE across the Tri-state area! Check out this video from our camp in Asbury Park!
What Leaders Are Saying
“I feel this program has the potential to reach youth in a positive and meaningful way. With our culture’s current interest in performance and music, reaching young people in this way can be very effective, adding tremendously to their discipline, confidence, and self-esteem. This type of education has the potential to impact participants in very positive ways, often when traditional classroom endeavors have not.”
-PA State Rep Pat Harkins
"LifeThruMusic offers students the opportunity to excel beyond the classroom utilizing the vehicle of music to teach life and business skills that will serve them well beyond their academic studies. Students that are at risk, disadvantaged or struggling are afforded an occasion to thrive and enhance cultural and artistic capabilities as well as augment their academic achievements. LifeThrMusic allows students a chance to break through the barriers of poverty, violence and despair. Impacting the classroom accomplishments of students through the empowerment of success will transition into the larger successes in the greater community over time. I wholeheartedly feel that the way out of poverty is through education. Coupling quality academic instruction with artistic expression is a recipe for true systemic change."
-Former PA Senator Sean Wiley
