Would you decline parole and stay in prison to serve others? This man did.
We have a very special “welcome home” post today! Mark L. has been in prison since 10/1/1994 … and was released today. 20 years, 1 month, 13 days later. This Class 20 graduate was actually granted...
View ArticlePEP Graduate approved for $5,000 Kiva loan for painting business
Calling all PEP supporters! Graduate Jose C. has been approved for a $5,000 loan for his painting business in Dallas. He now needs YOUR help to raise the loan capital. He will use the loan to purchase...
View ArticleHelp PEP to secure a $190,000 challenge grant!
If you’ve kept up with our blog, you have read some amazing stories of life transformation in the past few months. You have read graduate about Adam C., who shared that PEP taught him that “beauty...
View ArticleGuest Blogger: Jessica Middleton (“PEP as Social Distance Reduction”)
The following was written by PEP volunteer, Jessica Middleton. Jessica is a Criminologist and Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology. There were several elements of that day that really struck...
View ArticleGuest Blogger: Tim Tucker … from South Africa to a Texas Prison!
The following was written by Tim Tucker, Message South Africa National Director for The Message Trust. You can learn more about this organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. PEP Pitch Day,...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate John C.
The following was written by PEP Class 18 graduate, John C. I thank God for putting PEP in my life. I can honestly say that without PEP I would certainly be lost. The program really taught me how to...
View ArticleAmazon will donate part of your purchase to PEP
Great news! When you shop at Amazon Smile, Amazon will make a donation to the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Just click here to register, and when you login to Amazon your account will connect to...
View ArticlePEP in the News!
Read on for the most recent coverage of how our programs change lives! http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Texas-Prison-Program-Aims-to-Produce-Business-Savvy-Inmates-288584471.htmlFiled under: About PEP...
View ArticlePEP Profiled in Tech.Co!
PEP was just profiled in Tech.Co. The story, linked here, is below. In the classic novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, ex-convict Jean Valjean underwent a complete transformation after receiving...
View ArticleOur most recent write-up by Acton Institute!
PEP was just profiled by Acton Institute, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to the study of free-market economics informed by religious faith and moral absolutes. The full story can be found...
View ArticleA Little Bit About Jason B., PEP Graduate Class 18
My name is Jason and I was asked to write about my experience with PEP. When considering how a program has changed your life, it is easy to get caught up in the rites and rituals and begin to think of...
View ArticlePEP Gives a Second Chance to Individuals Seeking a Better Life
Check out our most recent write-up in the Houston Forward Times! Read the full story here. ________________________________________________________ Who really believes in giving second chances to...
View ArticleOur very own, Pat McGee, featured in recent article on OpportunityLives.com
PEP helps former inmates make a positive impact on their community. To read the full story, click here. “What if you were known for the worst thing that you have ever done?” That’s the question at the...
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