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Jubilee’s Teen Center, which offers tutoring, mentorship, and programming for teens, is now providing a selection of free clothes to participants. The new Teen Center Sustainable Closet is run by a committee of Teen Center students, who are learning how effectively communicate with donors, track donations, and cultivate leadership skills. The Teen Center Closet is actively welcoming clothing donations, especially … Read More

Beverly Lynn Barnes, a longtime friend and contributor of Jubilee Housing, died on Jan. 16, 2021, at her sister’s house in Maryland of complications from ovarian cancer. Beverly came “from a family of strivers whose distinguished accomplishments are all the more remarkable when considered in the contexts of time and race.” She herself led an accomplished career in communications spanning … Read More

While 2020 was unimaginable in so many ways, there were many beautiful things that came out of the struggle. The residents of Jubilee Housing demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of tremendous obstacles and our community of donors, volunteers, and neighbors showed solidarity through gifts of time and treasure.  In the stories that follow, you’ll read a tribute to our … Read More

Matthew Lesko (Lesko) who is affectionately known as the “question mark guy,” can often be found around Adams Morgan in his brightly colored suits and car covered in question marks. When we learned that Lesko coordinated a fundraiser for Jubilee Housing we asked to sit down with him over Zoom to talk about what giving means to him. Lesko’s wife … Read More

Hispanic Heritage month is September 15 – October 15. During this time Latino Americans are recognized for their contributions to American history and culture. Every year Jubilee Housing residents and staff members come together to plan a celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s celebration started off with Jubilee resident board member Gilma Merino welcoming party guests and … Read More

Washington DC – In July of 2019, Jubilee Housing closed on the first two Oramenta Newsome Predevelopment Loans for predevelopment costs on two newly acquired properties, 1460 Euclid Street NW, and 1724 Kalorama Rd. NW. The two loans, which amount to $200,000, will be used to pay the design and architectural fees for these two buildings. 1460 Euclid Street, NW … Read More

On June 18th, at our Celebrating Partners Cocktail reception, we are bringing together Jubilee Housing stakeholders – supporters, volunteers, and partners – to recognize creative and enduring collaborations. We’re highlighting our event sponsors with a series of short stories. Each of these sponsors have supported and help strengthen Jubilee Housing  throughout our history and in recent years! We are grateful … Read More

The Maycroft will serve 64 families and individuals with deeply affordable housing and supportive services Washington, D.C. – On April 11, 2019, Jubilee Housing will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Maycroft, a justice housing apartment community located in the heart of Columbia Heights. The Maycroft has 64 spacious units, a no-cost healthy food market, Jubilee’s Teen Drop-In Center … Read More

Why Justice HousingSM? In an era of uncertainty, one thing is sure: D.C. is an expensive place to call home, and it’s only getting worse. Gleaming, new development dots nearly every community as luxury condos and high-end rentals explode out of lots that once housed working-class families. Locally owned businesses are getting priced out by gentrification to make room for … Read More