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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 founder Michael O’Connell discusses the program’s beginnings and what excites him about the future.

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 Cristina Guajardo shares how community turned survival into joy — and why she’s paying it forward.

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

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

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.

Jeremiah Program’s new Legacy Award affirms what’s possible when families experience two generations of support.

Jeremiah Program moms and alumni recently told us about their proudest moments as mothers. Find out what they said!