Reset. Recover. Rebuild. Rise.

A Community for Recovery, Reentry, Work & Ownership.

1. HOME

Introduce Pepstart Village as a community-based pathway connecting recovery, housing, reentry, employment, entrepreneurship, and community ownership.

Call to Action:

Get Support • Refer Someone • Partner With Us • Support the Village

2. ABOUT PEPSTART VILLAGE

Core belief: People are more than their past, and everyone deserves an opportunity to build what comes next.

3. WHO WE SERVE

Pepstart Village can support adults who are:

* Returning from incarceration

* Transitioning from treatment

* In recovery

* Experiencing housing instability

* Rebuilding after homelessness

* Reentering the workforce

* Interested in entrepreneurship

* Working toward independent living

4. RECOVERY

A peer-supported, recovery-oriented environment offering:

* SMART Recovery

* Peer support

* Recovery coaching

* Wellness activities

* Recovery education

* Harm-reduction education

* Connections to appropriate treatment and community resources

5. REENTRY

Help individuals navigate the transition back into the community through:

* Identification and documentation

* Benefits and resources

* Case management

* Housing planning

* Employment preparation

* Community connections

* Life-skills development

6. PEPSTART VILLAGE RESIDENCE

A safe, structured, recovery-oriented home designed to provide stability while residents work toward independence.

The philosophy:

Structure without humiliation.

Accountability without unnecessary punishment.

Support without enabling.

7. THE PERSONAL SUCCESS PLAN

Every resident develops an individualized pathway addressing:

* Recovery

* Housing

* Employment

* Financial stability

* Life skills

* Wellness

* Family and community connections

* Personal goals

8. WORKFORCE ACADEMY

Prepare residents for meaningful employment through:

* Resume development

* Interview preparation

* Digital literacy

* Career exploration

* Job searching

* Vocational referrals

* Workplace communication

* Employer partnerships

9. BUSINESS ACADEMY

For residents interested in entrepreneurship.

Training can include:

* Business ideas

* Business structure

* Business plans

* Branding

* Marketing

* Pricing

* Bookkeeping

* Credit and financing

* Contracts

* Customer service

* Business launch

10. COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK

Connect Pepstart graduates and community entrepreneurs so independently owned businesses can support one another through referrals, mentorship, joint marketing, networking, employment, and community events.

11. COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE

Create opportunities for residents and graduates to showcase and sell their products and services.

Marketplace possibilities:

* Clothing

* Art

* Food products

* Crafts

* Cleaning

* Construction

* Landscaping

* Photography

* Consulting

* Digital services

* Other appropriately licensed services

12. COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP

The long-term vision is to move from simply accessing opportunity to owning productive assets.

Future possibilities may include:

* Shared equipment

* Vehicles

* Workspaces

* Retail space

* Business incubators

* Marketplace facilities

* Commercial property

* Other community-owned assets

13. RESIDENT LEADERSHIP & ALUMNI

Residents have a voice in the Village, while graduates remain connected after leaving.

Alumni can become:

* Mentors

* Peer leaders

* Entrepreneurs

* Volunteers

* Employment ambassadors

* Speakers

* Community leaders

14. PARTNERS & COMMUNITY

Build relationships with employers, nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, recovery organizations, training providers, and community partners.

Together, we create a stronger pathway from recovery to opportunity.

15. SUPPORT THE VILLAGE

Provide ways for individuals, organizations, businesses, foundations, and community members to support Pepstart Village.

Support can help with:

* Housing

* Transportation

* Workforce development

* Training

* Business incubation

* Emergency assistance

* Technology

* Property development

* Community economic development

16. REFER / CONTACT

Create a simple entry point for people who want to connect with Pepstart Village.

Referral options:

* Refer yourself

* Refer a family member

* Refer a returning citizen

* Refer a potential resident

* Refer a community partner

* Explore employment or business opportunities

Contact Pepstart Village

THE PEPSTART VILLAGE PATHWAY

Recovery → Stable Housing → Reentry Support → Workforce Development → Employment → Financial Stability → Entrepreneurship → Business Ownership → Property & Asset Ownership → Community Wealth

Pepstart Village isn't simply a place where someone stays until they can leave. It is a launching platform.

PEPSTART VILLAGE

Where people don't just get another chance — they get the tools to build what comes next.