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JP Life, Mom Voices

Fearless Motherhood: How Jeremiah Program Moms Rise Together

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

Leadership, Policy

WATCH: Policy Levers to Support Single-Mother Economic Mobility

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

Mom Voices, Policy

Choosing Between School and Food

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

Leadership, Policy

Does America Have a Cold?

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

JP Life, Mom Voices, Policy

How Jeremiah Program Supports Single Mothers in Overcoming Shame

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.

Mom Voices, Two Gen

A Chance to Live Our Dreams

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

JP Life, Leadership

Introducing the 2025-2026 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellows

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

Mom Voices, Policy

Why Nutrition Shouldn’t Be a Choice for Single Moms

JP Alumni Fellow Tiffany Benson argues that ensuring families can afford nutritious food is smart public policy.

Mom Voices

We’ve Come This Far: A Journey of Two Generations

JP Alumni Fellow Stasia Saunders shares the story of a trip with her daughter — and how her JP journey provided insight during a challenging moment.

JP Life, Mom Voices, Policy

Built by Moms, for Moms

Jeremiah Program alumni are advocating for public policy that works for all families.