JP President and CEO Chastity Lord says that, now more than ever, our communities and country could benefit from a little more dreaming.

Any day is a good day to honor the strength and ingenuity of parenting students — including every day in September, Student Parent Month.

The concept of “home” has driven JP Alumni Fellow Portia Jackson’s personal and professional decisions. Here’s how.

JP Alumni Fellow Dana Smith was underestimated as a young professional. Today, the marketing executive encourages other women to persist past the naysayers.

Today, JP Alumni Fellow Chakita Lewis is a county supervisor whose family is thriving — and she attributes her success to her community.

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

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.

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.

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 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.