Outcomes and Successes
When the journey begins …
Women enter the program earning on average $8.39 an hour
Upon admission, women do not earn enough to pay income tax; they rely on public assistance
Women enter the program with high levels of debt and poor credit ratings
Women enter with a high school diploma or GED certificate
Women enter the program with low self-esteem
Families arrive from unstable housing situations
Children enter the program after traumatic, isolated experiences in poverty, demonstrating social and emotional issues
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Women leave Jeremiah Program having successfully achieved their education goals, with full-time careers and the life skills necessary to be self-sufficient. Their children are prepared for school success and take pride in their mothers’ accomplishments. The outcomes of our participants’ journeys tell the story of their rise from poverty to prosperity.
We celebrate Jeremiah Program women and their successes throughout their journey:
- SHERO, an event held once a year, recognizes women nominated by their peers and coaches for their progress in the program and their involvement in the campus community.
- Empowerment acknowledges women as they embrace their inner strength and learn the skills to create future success.
- Graduation ceremonies, held in June and December, commemorate success in education as Jeremiah Program women obtain degrees and begin the next phase of their journeys.
When the journey ends …
Women graduate from Jeremiah Program in a little more than 3 years, earning on average $15.33 an hour
Women are paying taxes and reducing their reliance on public assistance
Women learn to manage debt and practice sound financial principles
Women graduate with, at minimum, an Associate Degree; 55 percent graduate with a four-year degree
Women graduate as self-confident individuals who assume responsibility for their choices
Jeremiah Program graduates can afford safe housing and 30 percent are homeowners
Of the 63 percent of program graduates who shared information about their children, 95 percent report the children are experiencing academic progress
