COMMITTED TO CHANGE

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.

Founded by Brother Shane Price and Dr. Verna Cornelia Price, POPLI has been mentoring youth and adults since 2005.

A photo of Dr. Verna Cornelia and Brother Shane Price, shoulder to shoulder, during a photo op session at the 2022 Restoration of Civil Rights Ceremony in Minneapolis, MN.

VISION AND MISSION

Engaging, empowering, mentoring, and training youth and adults to positively transform their lives.

Our approach challenges, inspires, and informs individuals, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve success in all areas of life through personal power, personal development, and leadership training.

Programs

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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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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