
Archives: Stories

Celebrating Student Parents
Any day is a good day to honor the strength and ingenuity of parenting students — including every day in September, Student Parent Month.

Our Children Deserve the Best
JP’s Early Childhood Education Fellowship supports teachers and moms as they support children.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Portia Jackson
The concept of “home” has driven JP Alumni Fellow Portia Jackson’s personal and professional decisions. Here’s how.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Dana Smith
JP Alumni Fellow Dana Smith was underestimated as a young professional. Today, the marketing executive encourages other women to persist past the naysayers.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Chakita Lewis
Today, JP Alumni Fellow Chakita Lewis is a county supervisor whose family is thriving — and she attributes her success to her community.

Supporting Moms, Nurturing Futures
Jeremiah Program’s innovative Child Development Centers impact multiple generations.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Mary Claire Wente
A loving village helped JP Alumni Fellow Mary Claire Wente persist through college as a single student parent, and she feels its power today.

Caring Beyond the Classroom
JP’s tutoring and summer enrichment offerings are key elements of our holistic, two-generational model.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Tyesha Mitchell
From learning to parent solo after divorce to starting her own business and becoming a homeowner, JP Alumni Fellow Tyesha Mitchell prioritizes time as a resource.

JP Alumni Fellow Story: Bianca Scott
During her JP years, JP Alumni Fellow Bianca Scott began a journey of self-love and growth that continues today. Now, she encourages other women to do the same.