How Volunteers Grow Alongside Participants
Service That Transforms Both Sides At PEP, volunteers walk into prison units expecting to teach. They often leave feeling like they’ve learned something profound themselves. Whether mentoring a…
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What PEP Volunteers Learn from the Experience
Transformation Is a Two-Way Street While PEP is focused on equipping incarcerated men for life after prison, many volunteers will tell you the program has changed their lives,…
Volunteering with PEP: What Makes Someone Great at It
More Than Just Showing Up PEP volunteers are more than spectators, they’re catalysts for change. Whether they serve as business plan advisors, character coaches, or pitch judges, their…
How to Talk to Kids About Incarceration
Why It Matters When a loved one is in prison or is preparing to return home, children can feel confused, scared, or guilty. Caregivers and parents play a…
How to Write Letters to Inmates: Connection Matters
Why Letters Matter A letter can do more than pass the time. For someone in prison, it can be a source of encouragement, reflection, and hope. In a…
The Importance of Mentorship in Reentry Programs
A Key to Long-Term Success For individuals reentering society after incarceration, the transition can be overwhelming. From navigating housing and employment to rebuilding family relationships, the first months…
5 Ways to Support PEP in 2025
Make 2025 a Year of Impact If you’re looking for a way to create real change in 2025, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program offers a variety of ways to…
FAQ: Can You Start a Business from Prison?
Can You Start a Business While Incarcerated? Yes, but with limitations. In most prison systems, incarcerated individuals are not allowed to officially register or operate a business in…