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Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. 

Our work

Pillars of Disrupting Poverty

We believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself and her children. Our holistic approach allows families to dream what is possible when they are able to bring all of their identities to bear in pursuit of their goals. 

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JP has worked with families across the country for the past 25 years, supporting them on their paths to economic mobility. 

Delivering on our misson

Do. Foster. Influence.

We are building upon our learning of the past 25 years, honoring our successes while remaining agile and responsive to evolving needs. At JP, we recognize that economic mobility is not a sprint but a marathon. We believe this commitment requires that we Do. Foster. Influence

Two-Generation Programming

Leverage long- and short-term data insights to refine and strengthen our five-pillar offerings for single mothers and their children living on the financial margins.

Alumni Community

Build an alumni network to support the social currency, power, and influence of JP families as they move through the various chapters of economic mobility.

Public Policy

Explore ways that JP can build partnerships through research, advocacy, and narrative change by sharing the stories and insights of current JP families and JP alumni. 


IMAGINE

A magazine for the JP Community

At Jeremiah Program, we know that supporting single mothers means supporting their children. That’s why we’re proud to join the whole family’s journey — two generations at a time — and that’s what the second issue of Imagine is all about.

Hear directly from the college-bound children of a JP alum what their mother taught them about education. Read a Q&A with the entrepreneur daughter of one of JP’s first graduates, who earned her degree in 2000. Learn how JP is investing in the next generation through 529 accounts, tutoring, summer enrichment, and more.


featured stories

Leadership, Policy

Who Taught You to Dream?

JP President and CEO Chastity Lord says that, now more than ever, our communities and country could benefit from a little more dreaming.

JP Life, Leadership

Meet the 2024-2025 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellows

JP is proud to announce the members of the 2024-2025 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellowship, a selective, 12-month, cohort-based leadership program.

Mom Voices, Policy

Celebrating Student Parents

Any day is a good day to honor the strength and ingenuity of parenting students — including every day in September, Student Parent Month.