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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, raising four kids, ages 4 – 28, with a degenerative eye condition that has left her blind. Despite that, Ms. Merino is a leader, having served on the Jubilee Board of Directors and acting as a long-time advocate for affordable housing … Read More

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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 we hope might play some small part in confronting, dismantling and healing from the institutional racism that is implicit in our society. We must all be accountable for the ways we’ve … Read More

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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.  Below is a quick summary of how COVID-19 has impacted our community, and how you’ve been helping. Employment The pandemic is wreaking havoc across the economy. When … Read More

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Interview with Emmanuel Gbajobi

As the Teen Services Manager, Emmanuel Gbajobi works with teenagers and young adults between the ages of 12-24 on their academic success and college and career readiness. In the video below, 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 … Read More

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Interview with Romaine Johnson and Greg Rockwell

Greg Rockwell, Director of Development – So, you helped start the Jubilee Housing Senior Club in 2018. Can you tell us what the senior club is and what you all do? Romaine Johnson, Jubilee Senior Club co-founder – Well, we are a social group. The Jubilee Senior Club is for seniors living in a Jubilee property. It was started because … Read More

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Interview with Marty Mellett

Marty Mellett’s job as the Vice President of External Affairs is to bring attention to the federal and local legislation that affects our city’s most vulnerable residents, especially those who face multiple barriers to housing like returning citizens.  In the video below, Marty talks about how COVID-19 is affecting incarcerated D.C. residents, compassionate release, and housing for people coming home from … Read More

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Interview with Louis Sawyer, Jr.

Louis Sawyer, Jr. is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Reentry Housing Initiative (RHI) at Jubilee Housing. Sawyer works alongside the rest of the reentry team members to reach out to men and women before they come home from incarceration and welcomes them into the Jubilee RHI program. In the video linked below, Louis discusses how the RHI program is shifting … Read More

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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. We’re so thankful to be able to share their perspective and the important work of their departments. Today, I’m pleased to share a new video featuring a conversation between Jim Knight, President & CEO and Greg Rockwell, … Read More

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Interview with Dorothy Larimer

Dorothy Larimer is the VP of Property Management and Development for Jubilee Housing. She and her dedicated staff on the Property Management team are the face of Jubilee in the community. In addition to the essential work of keeping Jubilee properties clean, safe and beautiful, Dorothy and her team are dependable neighbors for Jubilee residents. During the pandemic, these roles have … Read More

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