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Learn about the origins and honorees of JP’s inaugural celebration honoring civic and corporate leaders making intentional investments in families.

JP Family Coach Deanna Giordano shares how her work with JP moms and kids in Brooklyn is a constant journey of shared learning.

JP Alumni Fellows discuss the tenacity and resilience it takes to navigate our country’s complex social systems as single moms.

JP Boston moms share what it means to be fearless — and how the program helps them achieve it.

Watch this powerful conversation exploring how evidence-based policy can support all families to thrive.

JP moms share how cuts to SNAP, WIC, and other support are impacting their families during the federal government shutdown.

JP President and CEO Chastity Lord considers the impact of the government shutdown on families, especially single-mother families.

By changing our assumptions about families experiencing poverty, we can create a society where single mothers have opportunities to pursue their goals for themselves and their children.

Jeremiah Program alum Lavasha Smith and her son, Tyzjaun, share their journeys to their dreams and how JP has supported them along the way.

We are proud to announce the members of the 2025-2026 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellowship, a selective, 12-month, cohort-based leadership program.