Jubilee Blog
A Conversation with Gina Daye-Williams, Jubilee Housing’s Director of Reentry Housing and Services
Gina Daye-Williams is overseeing the expansion of Jubilee’s reentry housing and services programming at the former King Emmanuel Baptist (KEB) church and the adjacent Ontario Place apartment building, which are both under construction.
Audrey Walker, Director of Jubilee’s Youth Services Program
Audrey Walker, the director of Jubilee Housing's Youth Services program, shares insights into its history, growth, and impact.
Growing Up in Jubilee Housing: Karen Salmeron, Jubilee Board Member
Karen Salmeron's story is an example of the rich tapestry of caring and opportunity that enables Jubilee Housing to make a lasting and meaningful difference in many young lives.
Jubilee Children’s House: Q&A with Founder Nona Beth Cresswell
In this Q&A style article, we delve into the rich experiences and profound impact of Nona Beth Cresswell who dedicated her life to nurturing and uplifting children. From her childhood experience in the Church of the Saviour to founding the Jubilee Children’s House, her journey is a testament to the power of gifts, faith, and community.
Jubilee Support Alliance: An Early Partnership
Myra Peabody Gossens sat down with us to tell us the story of how JSA was formed and the importance of partnering with the business community.
Jubilee Support Alliance: Then & Now
For many years, the Jubilee Support Alliance (JSA) was Jubilee Housing’s connection to the Washington DC business community. Many events raised millions for Jubilee Housing and introduced thousands to the organization.
Testimonials from Our Partners in Justice Housing
Jubilee Housing's commitment to Justice Housing is strengthened by its invaluable business partnerships. We celebrate the voices of our current partners who are motivated by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of Justice Housing.
Jubilee Housing Hosts John Legend and Affordable Housing Thought Leaders
This week, acclaimed recording artist and activist John Legend visited Jubilee Housing as part of his HUMANLEVEL initiative, in collaboration with The Brookings Institution (Brookings), to learn about Jubilee’s Justice Housing® model and to discuss affordable housing production and policies in Washington, DC.
What Bart Harvey Learned from His Long Connection to Jim Rouse and Jubilee Housing
Frederick “Bart” Harvey, former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Community Partners and current Chair of the Calvert Impact Board of Directors, left his lucrative investment banking job in New York to work with Jim Rouse, one of the founders of Jubilee Housing and Enterprise Community Partners.
A Conversation with Former Jubilee Housing Vice President Bob Boulter
Jim Rouse hand-picked Bob to lead a group of more than 20 development partners, including Clark Construction, in renovating Jubilee buildings. This role would blossom into 12 years of service as the first Vice President of Jubilee Housing, effectively leading the organization's day-to-day operation.
Jim Rouse: The Life and Legacy of an Urban Visionary
“When you get to know Jim Rouse, you get to know one thing. This is a man of possibilities. His mantra was if it ought to be, it can be. He believed deeply in people, and he believed that we needed to build community together.’”
Local Initiatives Support Corporation: The Maycroft Project's Lifeline
In this first-time Q&A with Ramon Jacobson, Executive Director of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), we delve into the pivotal moment when the fate of Jubilee Housing's ambitious Maycroft Apartments project hung in the balance.
Solar For All: A Pathway toward Environmental Justice
The Maycroft was the first time Jubilee combined housing justice with environmental justice in one of its communities. In partnership with DC's Solar for All program, New Partners Community Solar, and PEPCO, solar panels on the roof return energy credits directly to residents and power batteries for an innovative resiliency center.
The Maycroft: Persevering to Preserve Affordable Housing
The Maycroft, acquired through DC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, faced an unexpected challenge and numerous renovation needs during its conversion to deeply affordable housing. But out of this struggle emerged a story of the incredible strength.
Jacqueline Conerly: Transforming A Community One Life at a Time
Jacqueline Conerly is the founder and CEO of Recovery Café DC and the former deputy director of Jubilee Jobs. Through compassion and devotion, she has created a community that offers individuals a path toward deep healing and recovery.
Patricia Sitar: Crafting Community Through Creativity
Patricia “Pat” Sitar was a Jubilee Housing staff member, the co-founder of Good Shepherd Ministries, and the namesake of Sitar Arts Center.
Special Interview with Jubilee Housing Co-Founder Carolyn Banker Cresswell
In honor of Women’s History Month, we feature a special in-depth interview with Jubilee Housing co-founder Carolyn Banker Cresswell conducted by Board Member Liz Wainger of the Wainger Group.
Charletta Cowling: A Voice in the Room
Charletta Cowling is a Jubilee Housing resident, honorary lifetime Board Member, former staff member, and neighborhood volunteer. Of her lifetime of contributions, many at Jubilee often tell the story of when her voice in a Board Meeting dramatically influenced a decision that will create 50 new units of Justice Housing.
Rosa Hatfield: From Jubilee Skeptic to Champion
Rosa Hatfield was a Jubilee Housing resident, staff member, and impassioned advocate for her neighbors. She was at first uncertain of the volunteers who purchased her building, The Ritz, but soon became one of Jubilee's strongest allies known for her powerful speeches.
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