About

Who We Are

Pivotal Point Empowering Project (PPEP) is the nonprofit branch of Gorilla Squad Boxing.
We are a 501(c)(3) community-based organization serving youth, seniors, veterans, and families through boxing, mentorship, and outreach.

We don’t turn people away — we build them up.

Our Mission

To uplift, guide, and empower individuals through discipline, fitness, mentorship, and community outreach.

Our Vision

A community where every person has access to structure, support, and a positive environment to grow.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Boxing With Purpose

Boxing is our tool — building confidence, mental strength, resilience, and discipline in every session.

Built on Love, Discipline & Service

We show up for our community: shelters, churches, schools, senior centers, and anyone who needs help.

The People We Serve

Youth:
• Ages 5–17
• At-risk teens
• Children in foster care
• Students struggling academically or socially
• Kids facing bullying or behavioral challenges

Adults:
• Parents seeking safe guidance for children
• Individuals needing structure and discipline
• People recovering from substance abuse
• Community members needing emotional support

Seniors & Veterans:
• Seniors needing mobility, balance, or strength training
• Veterans battling PTSD, depression, isolation

Re-Entry & High-Risk Individuals:
• People returning from incarceration
• Those on probation or parole
• Former gang-involved young adults looking for a fresh start

Every person who walks through our doors matters.

OUR IMPACT

We’ve brought programs directly to:
• Homeless shelters
• Local schools
• Churches
• Senior homes
• Community centers
• Food drives
• Youth programs

The smiles, confidence, and breakthroughs we see every day show what happens when a community invests in its people.