Tag: 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.
Does America Have a Cold?
JP President and CEO Chastity Lord considers the impact of the government shutdown on families, especially single-mother families.
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.
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.
Built by Moms, for Moms
Jeremiah Program alumni are advocating for public policy that works for all families.
Collectively, We Are the Cavalry
During chaos and stress, we tend to retreat inward. JP President and CEO Chastity Lord challenges us to do the opposite.
Community Is a Verb
2025 has reaffirmed a core belief for JP President and CEO Chastity Lord: Community is active, intentional, and always worth it.
Poverty Awareness This Month and All Year Long
This Poverty Awareness Month, we’re doing what we do every day: uplifting the needs of families experiencing poverty and encouraging two-generation solutions.
The Power of Collective Dreaming
JP President and CEO Chastity Lord reflects on the adage, “It takes a village.” It may seem cliché, she says, but it’s real. We do nothing alone.
The Power of a Single Mom’s Vote to Shape Our Future
With Election Day just hours away, JP President and CEO Chastity Lord is reflecting on the voices that often go unheard in our democracy.