In memory of

Shari Lynn Farrell

Lago Vista, TX

September 25, 1968 - June 21, 2023

Sep 25, 1968 - Jun 21, 2023

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In memory of

Shari Lynn Farrell

Passed

June 21, 2023
Born

September 25, 1968
Resided

Lago Vista, TX

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It was clear to all who knew Shari that she was devoted to Jude, her only child. Shari was a single mom who worked two or three jobs in her efforts to provide her son the best life she could. Jude has said more than once that she was a perfect mom. He admires all she accomplished as a single mom, though wishes she had more support. Now, Jude and Bailey are young, single parents raising their son, Leo. Bailey has recently been accepted into Austin’s Jeremiah Program as a JP mom! Please read below about the program and how it supports single moms and their children and consider making a donation in Shari’s memory.

JP’s five core pillars are anchored by personalized coaching to form a holistic, two-generational model.

We believe that no mother should have to make the untenable choice between investing in herself and her children. Our holistic approach allows families to dream what is possible when they are able to bring all of their identities to bear in pursuit of their goals.

SUPPORT FOR CAREER-TRACK, COLLEGE EDUCATION

Helping moms access and succeed in a degree program is a central focus at JP. It’s also an opportunity to engage in long-term planning and personal development that gives moms the tools and agency to author their own lives.

When women enter JP, they meet with a family coach who works with them to set educational goals and choose a career-track path. Mothers meet with their coaches at least twice per month to problem-solve and remain on track to meet their college and career goals. Individualized coaching increases college retention, career readiness, and long-term economic prosperity.

QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

We provide quality education for children ages birth to five in our on-site Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Austin, Fargo, Minneapolis, Rochester and St. Paul. Through our off-campus models in Boston, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, and Baltimore, we connect families to quality early childhood programs in their communities.

JP coaches support moms to become advocates and partners in their children’s educational experiences.

ACCESS TO SAFE & AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Housing is a core lever that enables JP mothers and their young children to grow as families, succeed as students, and prepare for a career. We offer young mothers and their children safe and affordable housing in our five residential campuses (Austin, Fargo, Minneapolis, Rochester, and St. Paul).

Resident families pay no more than 30 percent of their income for rent, a significant factor in making it possible to complete post-secondary education. In our off-campus models in Boston, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, and Baltimore, we work with community partners to ensure that each family has safe housing in place.

EMPOWERMENT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Based on the premise that our moms are the experts of their lives and their families, empowerment training is a three-month course that is an admissions requirement for our program. Empowerment moves moms from gratitude to agency, providing permission for them to repurpose their power, resiliency and tenacity in service of their families and community. Once enrolled in the program, mothers regularly participate in workshops to build capacity in career exploration, financial literacy, positive parenting, healthy living and more.

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

The supportive community begins with the JP sisterhood; by taking this journey together, women normalize, recognize and get comfortable with their power, agency and resiliency—things that have often been missing from their personal narratives. Coaches work one-on-one with moms, offering support and advice to realize their vision for themselves and their families. Contribute to Jeremiah Program