Disrupting Generational Poverty
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.
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.
DO.
Partner with single mothers who are motivated to pursue a college degree in pursuit of economic mobility while ensuring their children are also on their own path to generational prosperity.
FOSTER.
Build the largest coalition of single mothers who are betting on themselves and each other — while harnessing their individual and collective power to champion policies that make economic mobility possible for all low-income families.
INFLUENCE.
Invest in narrative infrastructure to reframe what is possible for single mothers and their children by amplifying their stories, elevating best practices, and championing public policy — helping grow the chorus of voices committed to making it happen.
4,000+
Moms and children served
JP has worked with families across the country for the past 27 years, supporting them on their paths to economic mobility.
IMAGINE
A magazine for the JP Community
We believe a Jeremiah Program mom dreams in threes: for herself, her children, and her community. In essence, the investments she pours into herself and her children leave a legacy that lasts generations. The third issue of Imagine explores the power of this three-fold, collective dreaming.
Get a special look at our first-ever JP Legacy Award winners, young changemakers who are the children of JP alumni and who are making an impact on their communities. Learn about the wellness-centered businesses in this year’s Spark Tank competition. Be inspired by the public policy advocacy of our JP Alumni Fellows, the vision of our founder, Michael O’Connell, and more.
featured stories
Intentionally Supporting Each Child
Darcie Besette, a JP Fargo-Moorhead Child Development Center coach, explains how she collaborates with JP teachers and families to ensure each child has what they need.
Breathing Between the Waves
2026 has been a lot. JP President and CEO Chastity Lord ponders what will sustain us all in the midst of troubling times.
Introducing the Community Is a Verb Awards
Learn about the origins and honorees of JP’s inaugural celebration honoring civic and corporate leaders making intentional investments in families.