Jeremiah Program
St. Paul
Jeremiah Program serves single moms and their children experiencing poverty in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. JP believes that no mother should have to choose between investing in herself and her children.
About us
Jeremiah Program St. Paul
JP expanded for the first time in 2007, with our St. Paul campus in the Summit-University neighborhood. The campus has an onsite child development center that serves up to 68 children.
Minneapolis–St. Paul 2023 impact
- 403 moms and children participated in JP’s two-generation programing
- 81 children benefitted from high-quality learning in our onsite child development centers
- 79 families benefitted from safe and affordable housing on our campuses
KEEP UP WITH JP St. Paul
JP Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Single Mothers
CBS News interviews JP mom Carisha Thomas about her journey finding JP after immigrating to America as a single mother.
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
MN Tech Magazine interview JP alumni and current moms about how to the program has supported them on their economic mobility journey.
From JP Mom to JP Teacher
Adrianee Powell was one of the first residents of the JP St. Paul campus. Now, she’s the campus’s newest early childhood teacher.
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Ways to Get Involved
Join the movement to disrupt generational poverty in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Donate
Our supporters know that women are world makers and single moms are miracle workers. Your gift to JP helps ensure our moms never have to choose between investing in themselves and investing in their children.
Volunteer
Your commitment of time and talent makes a measurable difference in the success of our families. We offer a range of opportunities for both individuals and groups working with mothers, children, donors, events and staff.
Partner
We are excited to work with corporate partners in our community to further support JP families and invest in our mission. Reach out to learn more about opportunities to partner with JP St. Paul!
JP St. Paul mom
“Ever since I became involved with Jeremiah Program, it has made me realize that I am able to get my career and life on track with support financially and emotionally.”
— Jessica, JP St. Paul mom
Contact JP St. Paul
Address: 932 Concordia Ave // St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 332-5037
Email: info@jeremiahprogram.org
St. Paul staff
Chantal Ally, CDC Teacher
Karla Benson Rutten, Executive Director
Chris Bernard, Family Services Director
Lily Crooks, CDC Director
Lisa Freitag, Family Coach
Sarah Hastings, CDC Teacher
Renae Jones, CDC Teacher
Joanne Kaufman, Director of Development*
Camia Kenney, CDC Teacher
Ezra Kenyanya, Program Manager*
Lisa LeGrand, CDC Teacher
Mai Moua, Operations Manager
Denita Ngwu, Family Coach
Adrianee Powell, CDC Teacher
De’Avery Priest, CDC Teacher
Bree Saulsberry, Development Associate*
JaLisa Simmons, CDC Teacher
Denise Taylor, Community Teacher
Maria Wohler, CDC Teacher
*Shared role across both Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses