
Mom Voices

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Mary Claire Wente
A loving village helped JP Alumni Fellow Mary Claire Wente persist through college as a single student parent, and she feels its power today.

Caring Beyond the Classroom
JP’s tutoring and summer enrichment offerings are key elements of our holistic, two-generational model.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Tyesha Mitchell
From learning to parent solo after divorce to starting her own business and becoming a homeowner, JP Alumni Fellow Tyesha Mitchell prioritizes time as a resource.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Bianca Scott
During her JP years, JP Alumni Fellow Bianca Scott began a journey of self-love and growth that continues today. Now, she encourages other women to do the same.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Amanda Smith
A lawyer and mom of three, JP Alumni Fellow Amanda Smith was able to become the family advocate her family lacked when she was growing up.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Tiffany Meeks
JP Alumni Fellow Tiffany Meeks remembers being underestimated as a young single mom — and she taught her children that you create your own path. Now she wants to pass that message on to other single moms.

Imagine What Can Happen in a Generation: Meet the Smith Family
JP Alumni Fellow Dana Smith’s children know the effort it took for her to complete college as a single mom. Today, her oldest is a college junior, and her two teens are college-bound.

Building a Community of Love for Our Children
JP Brooklyn mom Shatisha Bryant shares her experiences in the supportive community of JP moms.

Investing in the Next Generation
A new initiative around 529 plans opens the door to college savings for Jeremiah Program kids.

What Do You Love About Being a Mom?
We asked Jeremiah Program moms and alumni what they love about motherhood. This is what they had to say.