Protect the Dream in High Schools

Protect the Dream is a character and leadership development program for student-athletes designed to raise up positive role models in our hallways, classrooms, and communities POPP has run our Protect the Dream program in twelve of the eighteen public high schools in...

Protect the Dream in Juvenile Courts

Teens under court supervision for felony charges are chosen for our RISING program, a ten-month first-of-its-kind diversion program with the Cobb County Juvenile court We provide wrap-around services with our team consisting of the Judge, prosecutor, defense attorney,...

Protect the Dream in Juvenile Detention Centers

We partner with the GA Department of Juvenile Justice to help kids stay out of gangs, successfully re-enter society, get back in school, and stay out of jail We use a reward over punishment model, and help youth work toward earning things which will help them do...

Protect the Dream with Law Enforcement

Cops and Kids Cornhole Competitions In partnership with Cobb County Police Department, we target apartment complexes that are underserved and have issues which require regular visits from officers We host events where we have a cookout for the residents, DJ and music,...

Protect the Dream for Faith-Based Organizations

Protect the Dream for faith-based organizations is a seven-week project that helps churches and individuals breakthrough obstacles and strongholds in their relationship with the God of their understanding We utilize our POPP curriculum Forty Days of Prayer, Seven...

KIT'S NEW BOOK AIMS TO SHATTER THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE.

The US prison industrial complex is broken and in desperate need of repair. Corrections has become big business in America and a young, misguided generation is fueling a system built to fail. What is the solution?

What if reformed felons could change the future of the next generation? Kit Cummings’ bold vision — borne out of twelve years working with more than ten thousand offenders — flips the script on prison reform and disrupts the pipeline from schools to prisons.

He replaces the current gang-inspired Convict Code with one that integrates respect, integrity and dignity, freeing prisoners to dream big dreams and become positive role models for a young generation on a reckless course.

Brothers who have been behind the wire share powerful lessons with our youth, redirecting their path, and seeking to end violence in the streets and in their hearts.

The proven success of Kit’s Power of Peace Project lays the groundwork for a future with less violence, falling prison populations, and a more sound and just prison system.

 Testimonials

Rich Austin

“I have seen firsthand how POPP can help build up young people and adults alike.  The powerful tools learned in POPP have the potential to bring about l... read more

Rich Austin
Milton Police Chief
Mike Linch

“POPP is making a difference in young people’s lives in a huge way! Kit Cummings has a passion for this generation and is making a mark by helping stu... read more

Mike Linch
NorthStar Church Senior Pastor
Michelle Smith

“I am so thankful for Kit Cummings and the Power of Peace Project and what the movement is doing to help high school students. Four years ago, our fa... read more

Michelle Smith
Dr. Gordon Pritz

“I first came to know Kit through his involvement in Douglas County Schools where I served as Superintendent. I was impressed with his dynamic motiva... read more

Dr. Gordon Pritz
Superintendent Douglas County Schools
Jesse Evans

“Kit Cummings’s Protect the Dream program helps to empower our youth to face challenges head on. POPP is an innovative and inspirational program that t... read more

Jesse Evans
Chief Assistant District Attorney
Matt Moody

“I really like the leadership focus that the POPP program has brought to our athletic teams at North Cobb High School. Under the guidance of Mr. Cumming... read more

Matt Moody
North Cobb High School Principal
Gary Sylvestri

“The Power of Peace Project is needed in every high school! Kit does an amazing job relating to today’s youth in a relevant and charismatic way. POPP i... read more

Gary Sylvestri
Milton High Athletic Director
Adam Clack

“POPP made a HUGE impact on our football team this season. Kit was able to connect and engage my developing leaders in a way that made them think abo... read more

Adam Clack
Milton High School Head Football Coach 2018 7A State Champions
Tommy Allegood

“I am so excited to be part of this powerful partnership between Power of Peace and North Cobb High School.  The peaceful resolution skills our young pe... read more

Tommy Allegood
Mayor of Acworth
Wayne Dennard

“The Power of Peace Project unleashes the leader within by teaching young men and women that they can be agents of change and impact the world around the... read more

Wayne Dennard
Police Chief of Acworth
Bill Westenberger

“POPP is instrumental in making a difference in today’s youth. Our youth are challenged with constant pressure towards gangs, drugs, hate, and violence... read more

Bill Westenberger
Kennesaw Police Chief
Brian M. Bulthuis

“The POPP program is one of the most inspirational programs that the City of Acworth Police Department and City have been involved in. The program has al... read more

Brian M. Bulthuis
City Manager of Acworth
Tim Houston

“The Power of Peace Project is an amazing program. I have witnessed the affect it has had on our youth of today. Letting them know how important thei... read more

Tim Houston
Alderman, Acworth City Council
James Albright

“Kit has a unique ability to connect with young people and communities that may have been left behind, discounted or forgotten.  POPP inspires individua... read more

James Albright
Director of Parks and Recreation of Acworth
Chaplain Onesiphorus Burrel

“The Power of Peace Project has been a phenomenal blessing to me and the prison population at Earnest C Brooks Correctional Facility, as evidenced by hal... read more

Chaplain Onesiphorus Burrel
Michigan Dept. of Corrections
Shelley Elder

“The first Power of Peace Principle states “I become what I see,” and oh what a sight this program is. Kit Cummings and his team help lig... read more

Shelley Elder
Elder Law Firm

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