Mother’s Day 2026 | The Silent Heroes Behind So Many Second Chances

A Mother’s Day Reflection from Gerald Dooley, Director of In-Prison Initiatives at PEP At PEP, we often talk about transformation, […]
A Day Inside the Prison Entrepreneurship Program

What the PEP Experience Looks Like Day to Day The Prison Entrepreneurship Program is structured, fast paced, and highly interactive. […]
Learning Is Hot: A First-Time Volunteer’s Reflection on PEP

When Rice University student Juliana accepted an invitation to visit the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, they didn’t expect to spend the […]
Accountability: The Value That Anchors Transformation

As the Estes Fall 2025 class prepares for their Business Plan Competition and Graduation this Friday, one theme has emerged as […]
September 2025 Newsletter
Dear PEP family and friends, Over the past six months, I have received many great suggestions but one consistent message: […]
Graduate Testimony

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Turning prisoners into entrepreneurs – BBC
Based in Houston, the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) has worked with more than 1,200 men since it was founded in […]