Archives: Stories

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.

JP Life, Leadership

How One Vision Sparked a Movement

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

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.

JP Life, Mom Voices, Two Gen

No One Thrives Alone

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

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.

JP Life, Two Gen

From Foundation to Future

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

Mom Voices

What Is Your Proudest “Mom Moment”?

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