Policy
The Power of Collective Dreaming
JP President and CEO Chastity Lord reflects on the adage, “It takes a village.” It may seem cliché, she says, but it’s real. We do nothing alone.
The Power of a Single Mom’s Vote to Shape Our Future
With Election Day just hours away, JP President and CEO Chastity Lord is reflecting on the voices that often go unheard in our democracy.
Moms Get Things Done: The Power of the Single Mom Vote
Single moms are closest to the issues in the 2024 election. Here’s why we need to talk more about their voting power.
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.
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.
JP Alumni Fellow Story: Portia Jackson
The concept of “home” has driven JP Alumni Fellow Portia Jackson’s personal and professional decisions. Here’s how.
JP Alumni Fellow Story: Dana Smith
JP Alumni Fellow Dana Smith was underestimated as a young professional. Today, the marketing executive encourages other women to persist past the naysayers.
JP Alumni Fellow Story: Chakita Lewis
Today, JP Alumni Fellow Chakita Lewis is a county supervisor whose family is thriving — and she attributes her success to her community.
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.
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.