Food Rescue US is committed to reducing food waste and food insecurity in America. Using a web-based app, they engage volunteers to transfer excess fresh food from grocers, restaurants, and other sources to social service agencies that feed people experiencing food insecurity. Fortunately for Jubilee Housing, Food Rescue US’ DC Site has been delivering fresh food for residents since 2020. … Read More
Jubilee Advocates for More Justice Housing in DC
On June 4, 2021 Jim Knight, Jubilee Housing CEO and President; Martin Mellett, VP of External Affairs; and Sam Buggs, Board member and resident testified before Councilmember Anita Bonds, Chair Committee On Housing And Executive Administration. The testimonies spoke to the importance of funding for both affordable rental units and homes that are available for purchase below market rate. June … Read More
Staying Connected Through Food & Community
In this Capital Area Food Bank blog post, Audrey Walker, Jubilee Housing’s Director of Youth Services, discusses how Jubilee Youth Services’ summer program will adapt to COVID restrictions and why the CAFB partnership is so important. For Audrey Walker, the Director of Youth Services at Jubilee Housing, summer isn’t just for vacation – it’s for community. Her summer is packed full … Read More
Jim’s Column – June
As the city begins the process of reopening and rebuilding from the pandemic, it is a time to position our priorities at the forefront. For Jubilee Housing, this means investing in our mission to provide justice housing™ for DC residents who have the most barriers to housing.
An Interview with a Jubilee Monthly Donor: Genevieve Fugere Hulick
Genevieve Fugere Hulick is currently the chief of staff for Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto. She was previously executive director at New Partners Community Solar, an organization that focuses on bringing the economic benefits of clean energy to low-income District residents. She and her husband, Stephen Hulick, are monthly donors to Jubilee Housing. They live in DC with their two children.
A New Partner is “Racing” Awareness of Affordable Housing
Bike & Build riders outside of King Emmanuel Baptist Church. On May 8, 2021, Jubilee Housing hosted a tour with Bike & Build (B&B)—a non-profit organization that engages young adults in service-oriented bicycling experiences and volunteer programs to advocate and raise awareness for affordable housing and to empower young adults to commit to a lifetime of service and civic engagement. … Read More
Meet Anthony Avery
Meet Jubilee Housing Board member and resident, Anthony Avery. Anthony has been a resident for nine years and has been on the Board for two years. In this video, he talks about his connection to the Jubilee community and how life has been since the pandemic.
Local Bakery Donates Challah to Jubilee Housing
Jubilee Housing made many amazing partnerships during the pandemic. Among these partners were Food Rescue US, a national organization that transfers fresh food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure, and Baked by Yael, a woman-owned DC bakery specializing in nut-free and kosher baked goods. Since last summer, Food Rescue has been donating rescued food … Read More
Jim’s Column: March 2021
About a year ago life changed radically for all of us. This period has been challenging in so many ways, but it has also helped us learn much about what makes us stronger and how we can grow. As a result, Jubilee Housing is adapting in new ways that should position us for increasing impact in the days ahead. We … Read More
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the selection of Jubilee Housing’s EucKal project to develop 50 units of deeply affordable housing in Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights
Washington, D.C.—March 29, 2021— Jubilee Housing’s EucKal project has been selected to advance to the next stage of underwriting for the Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) 2019 Consolidated RFP round. Jubilee Housing is honored to be selected by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to help the District advance towards the goal … Read More