
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.