VIDEO | Fabian’s Story
The worst news that a parent can receive is that they have lost a child. But imagine if you received such news on the first day of a long prison sentence. What would you do if you knew that you had not...
View ArticleMeet John M., Class 19 Graduate
John had always been a talented salesman, but his addiction had destroyed his marriage and landed him in prison. But thanks to the generosity of donors like you, he was able to win a spot in PEP’s...
View ArticleFormer Credit Card Thief Saves a Stranger’s Bank Account
One of our awesome graduates Roderrick B. landed a job within 48 hours of release from prison. But he didn’t stop there — and along the journey to finding an even better job, he was challenged in a way...
View ArticleRandom Acts of Gratitude
A few recent Facebook posts from some of our graduates. “I don’t know many Bible verses, I’m not articulate or clever with my words, I don’t have a magic cure, I’m not a motivational speaker, and yet...
View ArticlePerspectives After Prison: PEP Graduate Testimony
One of our graduates, Justin M., recently shared this note about eSchool — “Entrepreneurship School,” a continuing education program that PEP offers for graduates who have been released from prison. We...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Russell F.
The following was written by PEP Class 18 graduate, Russell F. Where am I now because of PEP? Hmm… I think it’s easier to tell you where I am not. I’m not dead. I’m not on drugs. I’m not back in...
View ArticleBrotherly Love: A Letter from PEP Graduate, Donny D
The following letter was written by Donny D., a graduate of PEP. —— PEP introduced me to a new way of thinking; one that was completely foreign to me before I went to prison. I was released early so I...
View ArticleFresh Start Outlook: A Testimonial from PEP Graduate, Aaron B.
The following letter was written by Aaron B., a graduate of PEP. —— I was broken. I was lost, far more than anyone I’ve ever known. I was not subject to a neglectful childhood; it was a life in which...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Adam C.
The following was written by PEP Class 19 graduate, Adam C. I never thought I would be so successful, though this success has nothing to do with how much money I have, where I live or what school I...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Lance N.
The following was written by PEP Class 13 graduate, Lance N. I thought doing my time in prison and getting my life in order when I came home would be something I could handle alone. Then PEP came into...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate David F.
The following was written by PEP Class 15 graduate, David F. David is also a loyal donor to PEP. “I’ve never been out of jail or prison for more than a year at a time. Praise God, I have now been a...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Devon S
The following was written by PEP Class 18 graduate, Devon S. “After my fifth time receiving a one year set off and being denied parole, I started to really wonder how many years I would serve on my...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Cristian H.
The following was written by PEP Class 8 graduate, Cristian H. “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under Heaven. a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate John C.
The following was written by PEP Class 18 graduate, John C. I thank God for putting PEP in my life. I can honestly say that without PEP I would certainly be lost. The program really taught me how to...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate Barry M.
The following was written by PEP Class 22 graduate, Barry M. I have spent most of my adult life incarcerated. For most of this time, I thought I was just a bad person. I thought “I was born this way...
View ArticlePEP in the News!
Read on for the most recent coverage of how our programs change lives! http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Texas-Prison-Program-Aims-to-Produce-Business-Savvy-Inmates-288584471.htmlFiled under: About PEP...
View ArticleTestimonial from PEP Graduate, Jason M.
The following was written by PEP Class 16 Graduate, Jason M. ______________________________________________________________ God is a master craftsman, and He has a large tool box! Inside this tool box...
View ArticleA Little Bit About Jason B., PEP Graduate Class 18
My name is Jason and I was asked to write about my experience with PEP. When considering how a program has changed your life, it is easy to get caught up in the rites and rituals and begin to think of...
View ArticlePEP Gives a Second Chance to Individuals Seeking a Better Life
Check out our most recent write-up in the Houston Forward Times! Read the full story here. ________________________________________________________ Who really believes in giving second chances to...
View ArticlePEP featured in Charles Koch Institute video!
PEP was recently filmed by the Charles Koch Institute, and the video was shown at its Advancing Justice Conference this month in New Orleans! Check it out to hear PEP staff members, graduates and...
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