Jubilee Housing is pleased to welcome Hameed Haqparwar as its new Director of Research, Impact and Evaluation. The Research, Impact and Evaluation Department performs data-based analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of Jubilee’s programs, providing leadership and program staff with accurate data for reporting and documentation.
Jubilee Housing Awarded Nearly $2.2 Million in Grants from Amazon Housing Equity Fund and National Fair Housing Alliance
Jubilee Housing has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund and a $185,000 grant from the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA)’s Inclusive Communities Fund to further the organization’s mission to create and preserve justice housing — high quality, deeply affordable housing with supportive services in Washington, DC’s resource-rich Ward 1 neighborhoods of Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant.
Black History Month Celebration on February 25
Join Jubilee Housing on Saturday, February 25 at 5 p.m. for our annual Black History Month celebration! We are excited to be back in person this year at All Souls Church. This year’s theme is Kwanzaa Style. Though celebrated between December 26 and January 1, the seven principles of Kwanzaa can be lived throughout the year. Come celebrate Black History … Read More
Jubilee Housing Names Clint Mann as Board Chair
Jubilee Housing names Clint Mann as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Mann is President of Urban Pace, which provides marketing, sales, leasing, and advisory services to real estate developers. Over his 19-year career, he has managed the marketing for more than 175 communities in six states and Washington, D.C., and leverages his expertise to steer Jubilee’s work … Read More
Teen Center: College Preparation & Sister Empowerment Workshops
Jubilee Housing’s Teen Center presents two upcoming workshop series: 4 Success Tips for Those Who Want to Go to College and Sister Empowerment Workshops. To register or learn more, contact Emmanuel Gbajobi, Teen Services Senior Manager, at egbajobi@jubileehousing.org or 202-545-7548 All workshops take place at Jubilee’s Teen Center (1474 Columbia Road NW). 4 Success Tips for Those Who Want to … Read More
2022 Winter Appeal
Jim Knight, President & CEOStretch With Us in This Season of Gratitude and Awe Dear Friends, As Jubilee Housing approaches the end of another year of mission, I am struck simultaneously with deep gratitude for all that has been accomplished, and a sense of awe for what lies on the path ahead. First, the gratitude. Jubilee Housing was founded in … Read More
Ringing in the Season with the Elf Store
A HUGE THANK-YOU to all the donors, volunteers, partners and staff that helped make last Saturday’s Elf Store the biggest one yet. Over 90 children and youth shopped the store, and over 40 volunteers helped stock, wrap, and package more than 360 gifts! Cookie decorating, the Santa Station, and Mount Pleasant Library’s book booth were also huge hits! This annual, … Read More
New Teen Center Closet
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
Mayor Muriel Bowser, Other Regional Leaders Break Ground on EucKal Project with Jubilee Housing and Sitar Arts Center
New Buildings Will Feature Fifty Units of Affordable Housing in Ward 1 and Expand Sitar’s Arts Education and Workforce Development Programming Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, Jubilee Housing and Sitar Arts Center leadership, and other distinguished leaders broke ground Wednesday, November 2, 2022 on two new Jubilee Housing buildings—1724 Kalorama Road NW and 1460 Euclid … Read More
2022 Jubilee Housing Resident Champion: Clara Velasquez
At Raise the Roof on October 26, 2022, Jubilee presented the annual Resident Champion award, which recognizes a resident for their leadership, passion, and dedication to the Jubilee community. Last year’s inaugural champion was Jubilee resident and Board Member Romaine Johnson. Jubilee is proud to name longtime resident and Youth Services volunteer Clara Velasquez as the 2022 Jubilee Housing Resident Champion! Remarks by … Read More