Innovation Apartments is open on Gaston Ave in Dallas. 8 units, 10 residents, rent about 20% below market, giving PEP participants a rental history and a path to independent housing. Thanks to Blackland Partners for the renovation. #Dallas

"The light we carry outshines the darkness." Our October newsletter: new apartments in Dallas, 10,088 volunteer hours, and a father's letter to his daughters. pep.org/october-2026-newslet… #SecondChances

Innovation House is officially open in Dallas: 8 apartments where PEP participants take their next step toward independence. Thank you, Council Member Gay Donnell Willis, our North Texas advisory members, board and staff, and the Blackland Partners team for making it happen.

2 teams. 12 business plans. One big day. Our Lychner Fall 2026 class is pitching to volunteer investors right now. The winner gets announced at this afternoon's graduation. Meet the teams: pep.org/lychner-fall-2026-bu… #SecondChances #Entrepreneurship

Graduation begins long before the ceremony—and this Friday, the Lychner Fall 2026 class will celebrate that work. From Sanders Estes, Spencer L. reflects on accountability, family trust and lasting change. Read more: pep.org/graduation-begins-be… #Reentry

Last call tonight. A gift to PEP helps a man come home to North Texas with business training, a mentor and a job waiting. pep.org/ntxgd/?utm_source=x&…

"PEP didn't just teach me how to run a business. It taught me who I was supposed to be." Emmanuel went from a Texas prison to running his own company and hiring others. Help write the next story: pep.org/ntxgd/?utm_source=x&…

Second chances take a community. Five North Texas organizations walking with men coming home, all part of #NTXGivingDay today: One Man's Treasure, Bridges To Life, Well Grounded Coffee, VOA Texas and The Stewpot. Give here: pep.org/ntxgd/?utm_source=x&…

Fresh starts. Stronger North Texas. When a man comes home from prison with a plan, a job and a community behind him, everything changes. For him, his family and for his neighborhood. pep.org/ntxgd #FreshStarts #SecondChances #NorthTexas #NorthTexasGivingDay #Reentry

Second chances are long-term investments in people, families, and stronger communities. Read PEP’s latest post: pep.org/the-long-term-value-… #SecondChances #Reentry

The first job after prison is a starting point, not a destination. Real career growth comes from skills built over time, consistency that earns trust, and knowing which roles actually lead somewhere. pep.org/what-real-career-gro…

Not every PEP participant will own a business. Every participant can learn to think entrepreneurially. CEO Chris Valka shares how that mindset is helping men rebuild their lives and guiding PEP forward. pep.org/august-2026-newslett…

PEP is proud to join the BreakingBounds Dearing Navigator ’27 cohort! This experience will help us strengthen our strategy and expand the impact of second chances through entrepreneurship, servant leadership and mentorship. #DearingNavigator #PEPWorks

This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms that unite us and the opportunities that help people build a better future. Every second chance strengthens families, communities, and our nation. Happy Fourth of July from everyone at PEP.

Longtime PEP volunteer Jay Wall shares his perspective on prison conditions and rehabilitation in his latest @HoustonChron opinion piece. Read it here: houstonchronicle.com/opinion…

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve shared stories of fathers, families, and second chances. Today, we’re bringing those stories together. Read our Father’s Day newsletter: pep.org/june-2026-newsletter

“It allowed me to be a better father.” PEP’s Michael Etcheson shares his story on The Jeff Crilley Show. youtu.be/0F5biXD28nc?si=PPcu… Learn how you can help make a difference at PEP.org/fathers

“He was very absent in my life.” “It took him a while, but we are here now.” This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating stories of restoration, reconciliation, and hope. PEP.org/fathers

Father of five. Husband. Servant leader. Mentor. Raymond Herrera’s story is a reminder that when fathers are restored, families are strengthened. Learn more about PEP’s Father’s Day campaign at PEP.org/fathers #FathersDay #PEP #FamilyRestoration

Honored to be recognized by Greater Houston Community Foundation alongside Connective and Grameen America as part of the inaugural High-Impact Grantmaking initiative. Investing in second chances and economic mobility across Houston. Read more at: ghcf.org/articles/from-inves…