Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It compounds. Our March Newsletter highlights the real momentum happening behind the walls and beyond them… This isn’t just a program. It’s a movement powered by community, mentorship, and second chances. pep.org/march-2026-new…

When someone who’s lived both success and struggle walks into the room, it hits different. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf visited the PEP Collider, and spoke life into our men. That kind of honesty changes trajectories. #SecondChances #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

The latest PEP Chronicle is out. Written by participants, it documents Pitch Day, leadership growth, and accountability in action. More than a newsletter. It’s transformation in real time. pep.org/estes-february…

The Big Game was on, but the real win was the community. Participants, families, kids, and pets all gathered at the PEP Collider. This is what PEP is about. #PEPCommunity #SecondChances #HoustonPEP

Proud of the Estes Winter 26 class. They showed up and did the work. Business Plan Competition & Graduation • Feb 20

Honored to see the Prison Entrepreneurship Program featured by @VoyageDallas. A thoughtful conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, and second chances. Read here: voyagedallas.com/interview/insp…

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At PEP, we see this lived out daily through growth, accountability, and second chances. #MLKDay

Winter 2026 Pitch Day is happening at the Pam Lychner Unit. Our first Pitch Day here since relocating from the Oliver J. Bell Unit. Proud of the dedication, growth, and resilience behind every business idea shared today. #PEP #PitchDay #SecondChances #PrisonEntrepreneurship

At PEP, Christmas is about restoration, accountability, and new beginnings. Thank you to everyone walking alongside men choosing a different future. Merry Christmas.

We're honored to be recognized as an Inspire Change Grant recipient by the @HoustonTexans Foundation. For 20+ years, PEP has worked to transform lives, restore families, and equip justice-impacted leaders for long-term success.

This video shows transformation extending beyond a single person. Families. Accountability. Grace. Hope. “When people are given real opportunity, they rise to meet it.” We're grateful to @PoojaOnTV and @abc13houston for telling this story. abc13.com/post/wouldnt-g…

Brandon is pitching his dream: Second Chance Farms. A man once unsure of his path is now sharing his purpose with confidence, passion, and hope. This is what transformation looks like. Learn more: pep.org/eoy2025

PEP volunteer Jeffery shares how structure, mentorship, and confidence change a man’s life. PEP helps men rebuild, lead, and return home with a sense of purpose. Learn more: pep.org/eoy2025

This @GivingTuesday, your support helps men in Texas rebuild their lives and return home with purpose. PEP’s End-of-Year campaign strengthens the programs and teams that make transformation possible. Learn more: pep.org/eoy2025

Steven went from self-focused to servant-hearted. Giving back changed him, and your support helps others walk the same path. Learn more: pep.org/eoy2025

Thank you @txbforg for your support! This $19,500 grant enables PEP to expand its volunteer coordination with incarcerated participants statewide. #TexasBarFoundation #SecondChances #VolunteerImpact

16 pitches. 1 winner. Countless lives transformed. At PEP’s Fall 2025 Business Plan Competition & Graduation, Talacha was crowned BPC winner, graduates earned Baylor Certificates, and valedictorian Nigel S. inspired us all with the power of resilience. #SecondChances #PEP

North Texas Giving Day is here, and we’re furnishing 8 units of second-step housing for PEP alumni. Pick your giving tier → pep.org/ntxgd #AdoptARoom #NTXGivingDay #PEPImpact #SecondChances

8 rooms. 14 lives ready for the next step. You can help furnish second-step housing for PEP alumni this #NTXGivingDay. Early giving is open now. Adopt a Room: pep.org/ntxgd #PEPImpact #SecondChances #InnovationHouse #AdoptARoom #CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas

100% of BAM pitchers had a record. 0% of them let that define their future. One built AR-powered safety goggles. Three bankers showed up to invest in people, not pity. This is what second chances actually look like. Follow for more stories like Sarge’s: pep.org/alumni-spotlig… #SecondChances #PEP #BAM