Archives: Stories

JP Life, Two Gen

Growing From a Stable Foundation

Entrepreneur Natalie Meeks-Johnson, a former JP kid, shares her JP memories and her perspective on how the program influenced her and her mother’s lives.

JP Life, Mom Voices

Building a Community of Love for Our Children

JP Brooklyn mom Shatisha Bryant shares her experiences in the supportive community of JP moms.

JP Life, Mom Voices, Two Gen

Investing in the Next Generation

A new initiative around 529 plans opens the door to college savings for Jeremiah Program kids.

Mom Voices

What Do You Love About Being a Mom?

We asked Jeremiah Program moms and alumni what they love about motherhood. This is what they had to say.

JP Life

JP Families: Embracing New Beginnings With Courage and Confidence

Jeremiah Program President and CEO Chastity Lord considers learning to cross the street as a metaphor for JP families entering new phases of life and learning.

JP Life, Policy

Laying the Groundwork for Disrupting Generational Poverty: A Jeremiah Program Report

Jeremiah Program released our first report — on our introductory course for JP moms. Learn about the background and key findings.

JP Life

JP Summit 2024: The Power of Community

JP’s fourth annual summit — this time in Baltimore, Maryland — assembled nearly 400 JP moms, staff, alumni, and partners.

JP Life

Celebrating Jeremiah Program Volunteers

For National Volunteer Week, JP is spotlighting some of our amazing and most dedicated volunteers across our campuses.

JP Life, Mom Voices

JP Gave Me Time to Be Introspective and Intentional

For Brooklyn mom Melissa Peña, Jeremiah Program has given her the space to both reflect on the past and plan for the future.

JP Life, Mom Voices

Living Your Best Life Is a Marathon, not a Sprint

Inaugural JP Alumni Fellow LaSherion McDonald and current JP Fargo-Moorhead mom Alliyah Rosales encourage and affirm one another in this moving conversation.