🔥 Standing Room Only at BAM! 🔥 Last night’s Big Aspiration Mingle (BAM) was nothing short of extraordinary! The room was packed—standing room only—a true testament to the excitement and passion created when people rally behind second chances.

🌟 Leadership Never Tasted So Good! 🌟 Thanks to our PEP alumni, Bell & Estes Units enjoyed a Festive Nacho Flavor Explosion! 🎉🌮 True leadership is about stepping up, giving back, and transforming lives—even behind bars. 🎥 Watch the joy unfold #SecondChances

Feeling hesitant? Watch this. ✨📹 💡 Robie Lawhon answers: “What would you say to someone considering PEP but feeling unsure?” Spoiler: It’s raw, real, and exactly what you need to hear. 💯 ✨ Growth is messy, scary, and so worth it. Take the leap! 🪄 #PEP #TakeTheLeap

🎉 Big thanks to Mark Shenefield & Maria Marquez of the Tattoo Mark Foundation! 🎉 At each Estes Graduation, fathers gift their kids a bear 🧸—a symbol of love, change, & new beginnings. Thank you for supporting second chances & helping families heal. 🙌💙

*Behind Every Great Man is a Team of Extraordinary Women!

🚀 **Introducing our first initiative: Enhancing Resources for Our Tablet App!** 🚀

🔨 Two forces unite for change! PEP + Eyes on Me are teaming up to rehab our transitional homes. Eyes on Me empowers young minds with hands-on skills, and now they’re transforming our spaces while building their futures. 🏡✨

We all know transformation is possible, but everyone’s perspective is unique. At PEP, we’ve seen countless lives turned around—just ask Ruben Mauricio, who secured $100,000 from Entre Capital to launch RPM Diesel Services after his journey with us! 📷

🔊 Let's Talk About Respect! 🔊 At the (PEP), we believe that words have power. When people join PEP, they often ask how to refer to participants who were previously incarcerated. Our answer is simple: we call them **people**—because that’s what they are first and foremost.

🚀 Fun Fact Monday! Did you know the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) has a remarkable 10-year recidivism rate of just 7%? That’s a huge drop from the national average! 🌟 #MondayMotivation #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact

🚀 **Ready for a Fresh Start? PEP Sure Is!** 🚀 At the **Prison Entrepreneurship Program**, we believe in second chances... or maybe it's your first real one (who's counting? 😉). Whether you're a rookie at the redemption game or a pro at plot twists, we’ve got your back!

🌟 **Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer from Baylor University!** 🌟 Jennifer heard the PEP story and couldn’t resist getting her share why she’s passionate about volunteering with us! #PEP #VolunteerSpotlight #TransformLives #BaylorUniversity

🎥 Reunion Alert: A Heartwarming Moment for PEP Alumni! We are thrilled to share a special video that captures an unforgettable moment for one of our own, Michael, as he reunites with his son shortly after his release.

What is Pitch Day, you ask? Imagine a room buzzing with excitement, where the air is thick with big dreams and bold ideas. PEP's Pitch Day is where our participants step into the spotlight and present their business ideas. It's Shark Tank meets second chances!

🔍 **Poll Time!** What do you think is the number one thing participants need to thrive in a startup business? 💡 Strong Mentorship 💻 Access to Technology 📈 Business Training 💰 Financial Resources #StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

🎉 Exciting highlights from our recent BAM (Big Aspiration Mingle) event with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)! 🌟 We had an incredible time connecting with our inspiring participants, and the energy was off the charts! 💥

We are grateful for the $25,000 grant from @txbforg during our "Take A Seat" campaign. Read the full press release at

Congratulations to H2Grow Complete Lawn Care for winning the Estes Fall 2022 Business Plan Competition. Fortress Fence & Welding and Patty Cakes tied for BPC Runner-UP. Thank you to our volunteers for spending their morning listening to the pitches from our 10 finalists.

We loved having @AnayeliNews visit the PEP Collider yesterday for tonight's Texans Helping Texans segment on @KHOU News. Make sure to tune into Channel 11 at 6pm tonight, or watch online live at