Can Faith and Business Coexist in Prison?

A Shared Foundation of Values At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, business and faith are not seen as opposites. They work…
PEP + Families: Our Commitment Beyond the Walls

Why Families Are Part of the Mission PEP recognizes that a participant’s journey does not happen in isolation. Spouses, children…
Why Employers Trust PEP Grads

A Proven Track Record The Prison Entrepreneurship Program has earned the trust of hundreds of employers across Texas by consistently…
A Look Inside PEP’s Business Curriculum
Building a Foundation for Success The Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) offers a comprehensive business education designed to equip incarcerated individuals…
PEP & the Power of Language: Redefining Identity

Language Shapes Identity The words we choose carry weight. In the context of incarceration, terms like “inmate,” “convict,” or “felon”…
How PEP Builds Confidence from Day One
Confidence Is the Foundation of Change For many incarcerated men, confidence is the first casualty of incarceration. Years of isolation,…
Why Every Inmate Deserves a Shot at Redemption
Redemption Is a Choice, Not a Guarantee When people talk about second chances, they often focus on whether someone deserves…
The Real Barriers to Reentry—And How to Break Them
Reentry Is More Than Release For people returning from prison, freedom is not the finish line. It is the beginning…
How PEP Measures Success Beyond Profit
Business Is Just One Outcome At the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, starting a business is one of many outcomes, but it…
What Is a Business Plan Competition in Prison?
Turning Ideas Into Action Behind Bars At the core of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program is a challenge that changes lives:…