Jubilee Blog
Why the Federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule (AFFH) is Still a Critical Tool for Creating Equity
Justice and equity are at the core of Jubilee Housing’s mission. They drive our work and animate our spirits…
Jubilee's Senior Voting Event
This November’s presidential election was one of the most important elections of our time. There were strong views on both sides of the aisle, and COVID-19 made voting safely hard to manage, especially for older Americans…
The Most Important Election of Our Time
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.” -Representative John Lewis
A Just City Where Everyone Can Thrive
The events of 2020 have laid bare difficult truths about our society – not all lives are equally valued in America, and that inequality breaks down along the intersections of race, gender, and income…
Jubilee to College Scholarship Program
On Monday, July 20, Jubilee Housing awarded Jubilee to College (JTC) Scholarships to 14 students…
Jim's Column - August 2020
We at Jubilee Housing want to salute our city leaders for their important work in finalizing the District’s budget as COVID-19 resulted in lost revenue of nearly $750 million…
Jubilee Housing Awarded Safeway Grant for COVID-19 Support
Jubilee Housing is pleased to announce it was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Safeway Foundation in July. Part of Safeway’s Nourishing Neighbors program…
Jubilee Housing Board Chair Alex Orfinger Named Publisher of Washington Business Journal
Jubilee Housing congratulates Alex Orfinger, chair of Jubilee Housing’s Board of Directors, on his return to…
Expanding Justice Through Housing
In 2019, together we helped make Washington, D.C., a more equitable city by creating more opportunities for justice housing™…
Homelessness crisis is expected in D.C. when coronavirus emergency ends and evictions begin
Just about the time the District is coming out of the coronavirus crisis, it will face a new one over homelessness, housing experts warn…
What Jubilee Housing Means to Gilma
This article is from a resident named Gilma Merino. She has lived in Jubilee Housing for over 20 years...
Resources to Meet the Moment
As the nation continues to grapple with the ways in which white supremacy is a historical, immediate and deadly threat to the Black community, we've put together some resources…
COVID Impact Statement
We want to thank everyone who has supported Jubilee Housing during this crisis. The response has been amazing and we are so privileged to be connected to a community of caring and support…
Interview with Emmanuel Gbajobi
Emmanuel discusses how he’s seen teens impacted by having to stay at home, how Jubilee is helping teens go to college even during a pandemic, and how community members can support the Teen Center during this time…
Interview with Romaine Johnson and Greg Rockwell
The Jubilee Senior Club is for seniors living in a Jubilee property. It was started because at the time there were no services…
Interview with Marty Mellett
Marty talks about how COVID-19 is affecting incarcerated D.C. residents, compassionate release, and housing for people coming home from incarceration…
Interview with Louis Sawyer, Jr.
Louis discusses how the RHI program is shifting during COVID-19. While the program continues to be staffed 24-7…
Interview with Jim Knight
Over the past few weeks you’ve seen videos from Jubilee Housing leaders discussing the ways our work has shifted since the coronavirus pandemic…
Interview with Connie Bradley-Bryant
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Connie has been working even harder to support residents with daily to check-ins…
Interview with Audrey Walker
At times like these, we think it’s important to be even more transparent with you about how we’re supporting the residents and program participants of Jubilee Housing…
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