In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to spotlight Concepción Benitez, a cherished resident of Jubilee Housing.

How Jubilee Housing got its start creating affordable housing and services for citizens looking to rebuild their lives after incarceration.

In this Q&A-style article, David Schultz shares his insights as someone who has personally experienced reentry and now champions the cause leveraging his experience to help others navigate their reentry journey.

Meet Anthony, a current participant in Jubilee’s Reentry Housing Initiative. Through his reentry journey, Anthony reframes traditional narratives by demonstrating how incarceration can serve as a period of reflection and genuine rehabilitation. In a candid conversation, he shares how he used this time to focus on self-improvement and better his life.

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, the director of Jubilee Housing's Youth Services program, shares insights into its history, growth, and impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.’”

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.

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, 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 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.