
Archives: Stories

I am a Mom and…
JP Las Vegas graduate Dallas Outlaw discusses her student parent journey and the significance of honoring her full self, including — but not limited to — her role as a mother.

Who Taught You to Dream?
JP President and CEO Chastity Lord says that, now more than ever, our communities and country could benefit from a little more dreaming.

Meet the 2024-2025 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellows
JP is proud to announce the members of the 2024-2025 Jeremiah Program Alumni Fellowship, a selective, 12-month, cohort-based leadership program.

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.