The 2020 holiday season will look starkly different from holiday seasons in years past. Though the holidays are usually a time of togetherness and celebration, families and friends are having to show their affection and joy from a distance this winter. COVID-19 has complicated the holidays, but the love between families keeps us together during these chaotic days.

In previous years, the Elf Store and Wish List were happy events where the Jubilee community could share their abundance by volunteering, donating, and purchasing gifts for Jubilee residents.

The Elf Store and Wish List are treasured traditions and one of the few ways our broader community directly support residents of Jubilee Housing. Although we can’t host these events safely this year, we still want to create a way for our community to come together this holiday season.

In this spirit, Jubilee Housing is retooling the holiday programs. As many members of our community continue to struggle with reduced wages or the loss of employment, we want to provide families with Visa gift cards to use as they deem best during this time. And though we won’t get to enjoy the festivities in person, we hope that the spirit of kindness and warmth that always lifts the season will still find its way home.

If you can contribute this season, all donations will go to purchasing gift cards of up to $50 for each Jubilee household.