Success Stories

"Thank you JPP for letting me see the potential I really did have and giving me the motivation to act on it!"

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Annual Achievement Ceremony

Every year, Jeffco Prosperity Partners (JPP) and Jefferson County Head Start recognize the hard work, determination, and resilience of JPP and Head Start families on their journeys toward self-sufficiency.

This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements of all who have reached significant milestones in education, employment, and economic stability. Check out the photos from this inspiring event!

Congratulations to our 2025 JPP Program Graduates!

Achievement Ceremony

Laura & Carlos

Laura and her partner Carlos joined JPP with ambitious goals to advance their education, careers, and financial independence. Their commitment to personal growth has set their family on a path toward greater stability and opportunity.

Laura earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and landed a job at Head Start, where she now supports other families on their educational journeys. She also completed a Cybersecurity Certification from the University of Denver, expanding her skills and opening doors to exciting new career opportunities. Carlos also achieved a major milestone in his IT career by securing a business management position, furthering their family’s economic success.

Through JPP’s small group workshops, Laura gained the tools to improve her credit, build healthy habits and routines, and manage finances. Along the way, her family found more than just resources, they found a caring community where they feel truly connected, supported, and included.

Laura and Carlos are proud of how far they’ve come and are excited for the future. Looking ahead, they’re focused on continuing their education, growing in their careers, and, most importantly, inspiring their children to achieve their own hopes and dreams.

“We never thought it would be possible. I remember thinking, what if this doesn’t work out? But we stayed focused, and here we are, homeowners.”

- Brittany, 2025 JPP Program Graduate

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2024 JPP Program Graduates

Maria, 2024 JPP Graduate

Maria joined JPP in 2019 with a clear vision for her future: to pay down debt, continue her education, and launch her childcare business. In 2024, she graduated from the program as a proud homeowner with a thriving childcare business and a bright future. Maria gained the self-confidence to achieve major milestones, such as mastering business accounting, which enabled her to become self-sufficient and significantly increase her income.

Maria believes in giving back to the community just as the community has supported her. Her future goals include paying off her mortgage early and pursuing a real estate license to invest in properties and provide affordable housing

2023 JPP Program Graduates

Rynn, 2023 JPP Graduate

JPP graduate, Rynn Sango, is a mother, wife, and active and engaged community member. She has overcome many challenges to achieve her educational goals and enhance her career. During her time in JPP, Rynn graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and was promoted to Vice President of Housing and Employment at Family Tree.

Today, Rynn and her family continue to thrive and give back to the community. As a parent advisor for Ascend Aspen Institute, she's had the opportunity to use her voice to speak about the importance of parent engagement. Watch the video below to learn more about Rynn.