ACTION-ORIENTED.
HOPE FILLED.

The Power of People Leadership Institute (POPLI) is transforming the lives of youth and adults by offering programs that provide career development, mentorship, and leadership training.

Programs

  • Girls Taking Action logo. Find Your Power. Change Your World.

    Girls Taking Action

    Empowering girls in grades 6-12 to use their power and leadership to create positive change in themselves, their community, and world.

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  • Logo: Boys of Hope, Inspiring Hope, Ensuring our Future

    Boys of Hope

    Mentoring boys in grades 6-12 out of the school-to-prison pipelineinto leadership, college education, and positive community influences.

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  • Re-Planting

    Training, mentoring, and empowering incarcerated and formerly incarcerated community members to a new life and sustainable employment.

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Upcoming events

  • International Day of the Girl Luncheon

    October 10, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Join us for a light lunch to celebrate how GIRLS use their personal power to overcome life’s challenges. A powerful keynote from Dr. Verna Cornelia Price will share how Girls Taking Action is making a difference in Guatemala!

  • Restoration of Civil Rights Day - New Voter Rally

    October 28, 5:30-8:00 PM | Capri Theatre

    We are celebrating the anniversary of Governor Walz proclamation on Octover 28, 2022 restoring voting rights for ex-offenders. Exercise your right to vote! Join us for New Voter Training, Celebration, Refreshments, and Light Snacks

Journey to Africa With Us.

Our new mini-documentary offers a powerful glimpse into the heart of POPLI's work during last summer's tour, where we saw unprecedented reach and impact.

“The POP Institute taught me to never give up on my dreams — and always believe in myself.”

Over two dozen girls in a group photo at an event. Smiling faces and expressions of joy give this image a celebratory feeling.