Can You Start a Business in a Halfway House?

Community partners and volunteers engage in conversation at a Prison Entrepreneurship Program event supporting second chances and reentry collaboration

Starting Small While Building Big Living in a halfway house is a step toward full freedom, but it often comes with strict rules, curfews, and oversight. For aspiring entrepreneurs, the question becomes: Can you build a business while still under supervision? The answer is yes, with careful planning, patience, and guidance. What’s Allowed and What’s […]

From Classroom to Launch: How PEP Helps Build Real Businesses

Two PEP participants in white uniforms smiling and posing together in front of colorful vision boards at a Prison Entrepreneurship Program event

Business Plans Don’t Stay on Paper Inside PEP, participants build detailed business plans and pitch them to experienced professionals. But that’s just the beginning. What sets PEP apart is what happens after release when those ideas become reality. How PEP Supports Launch-Ready Entrepreneurs Graduates leave prison not just with a plan, but with tools. PEP’s […]