Policy

Leadership, Policy

Collectively, We Are the Cavalry

During chaos and stress, we tend to retreat inward. JP President and CEO Chastity Lord challenges us to do the opposite.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Cristina Guajardo

JP Alumni Fellow Cristina Guajardo is passionate about ensuring moms and their kids can thrive — including advancing affordable child care.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Marissa Rodriguez

Access to affordable, stable housing is a significant part of JP Alumni Fellow Marissa Rodriguez’s experience and a major point of her advocacy.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Jill Heltemes

JP Alumni Fellow Jill Heltemes encourages moms to find their community because that support can make all the difference for their families.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Jocelyn Brown

JP Alumni Fellow Jocelyn Brown wants people who hear her story to prioritize self-care because no one can pour from an empty cup.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Tiffany Benson

JP Alumni Fellow Tiffany Benson wants single moms to be involved in discussions about child care, education, and building better communities.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Shannon Armstrong

JP Alumni Fellow Shannon Armstrong wants other women to know that there is help for them and their families — they just have to ask.

Mom Voices, Policy

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Stasia Saunders

When JP Alumni Fellow Stasia Saunders was a young mother, she had to choose between staying in school and working full time. She chose education.

Leadership, Policy

Community Is a Verb

2025 has reaffirmed a core belief for JP President and CEO Chastity Lord: Community is active, intentional, and always worth it.

Single mother and her two sons sitting on a couch laughing together
JP Life, Policy

Poverty Awareness This Month and All Year Long

This Poverty Awareness Month, we’re doing what we do every day: uplifting the needs of families experiencing poverty and encouraging two-generation solutions.