Jim Knight, President & CEOStretch With Us in This Season of Gratitude and Awe Dear Friends, As Jubilee Housing approaches the end of another year of mission, I am struck simultaneously with deep gratitude for all that has been accomplished, and a sense of awe for what lies on the path ahead. First, the gratitude. Jubilee Housing was founded in … Read More
Ringing in the Season with the Elf Store
A HUGE THANK-YOU to all the donors, volunteers, partners and staff that helped make last Saturday’s Elf Store the biggest one yet. Over 90 children and youth shopped the store, and over 40 volunteers helped stock, wrap, and package more than 360 gifts! Cookie decorating, the Santa Station, and Mount Pleasant Library’s book booth were also huge hits! This annual, … Read More
Mayor Muriel Bowser, Other Regional Leaders Break Ground on EucKal Project with Jubilee Housing and Sitar Arts Center
New Buildings Will Feature Fifty Units of Affordable Housing in Ward 1 and Expand Sitar’s Arts Education and Workforce Development Programming Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, Jubilee Housing and Sitar Arts Center leadership, and other distinguished leaders broke ground Wednesday, November 2, 2022 on two new Jubilee Housing buildings—1724 Kalorama Road NW and 1460 Euclid … Read More
2022 Jubilee Housing Resident Champion: Clara Velasquez
At Raise the Roof on October 26, 2022, Jubilee presented the annual Resident Champion award, which recognizes a resident for their leadership, passion, and dedication to the Jubilee community. Last year’s inaugural champion was Jubilee resident and Board Member Romaine Johnson. Jubilee is proud to name longtime resident and Youth Services volunteer Clara Velasquez as the 2022 Jubilee Housing Resident Champion! Remarks by … Read More
We Raised the Roof on October 26!
On October 26th, 2022, we Raised the Roof for Jubilee Housing! This annual party with a purpose was a night to remember. We first recognized the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation for their extraordinary commitment to ensuring residents of DC and the surrounding communities have the best opportunities to thrive. Jubilee Housing President & CEO Jim Knight alongside Co-Founder & Board … Read More
Jubilee Housing acquires three new properties for affordable housing in Mount Pleasant
Thanks to a partnership with tenants under D.C.’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and financing from United Bank, Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund, LISC DC, and Justice Housing Partners 2.0, the Mount Pleasant Preservation Project will redevelop 165 units into affordable housing with supportive services. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — On October 7, 2022, Jubilee Housing closed on the acquisition of three properties … Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration / Celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration:Jubilee Housing Immigration StoriesOctober 7th, 2022 3:00pm-5:00pm: Pick up dinner and souvenir bag. Rouse Room (Ritz building, 1631 Euclid Street NW). Hispanic food will be served. 5:00pm-6:30pm: Jubilee Housing Immigration StoriesYou can stay in the Rouse Room and watch or you can take you meal and watch at home.Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84049549798?pwd=Zk1kcUpzS3IzOUl2bnBuc2JrVEl5Zz09Meeting ID: 840 4954 9798Passcode: 060472 … Read More
Our Growing Leadership Team
A number of incredible leaders have joined Jubilee Housing recently, encompassing HR, Property Development and Management, Finance, Advancement, and more. These hires represent our continued commitment to building a remarkable team with a strong, shared commitment to justice housing during this exciting period of Jubilee Housing’s meaningful growth. David JeffersonChief Operating OfficerJoined July 2022 David is responsible for leading strategic planning; managing … Read More
Jubilee welcomes David Jefferson as new COO
Jubilee Housing is pleased to announce that David Jefferson has joined the executive team as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 18, 2022. David will be responsible for leading strategic planning, managing human resources, finance and accounting, resident services, youth services, research and evaluation, and overseeing property management. David was previously the Regional Vice President of Conifer Realty LLC in Rochester, New York, in addition to being … Read More
Jubilee Welcomes Dawanna Kennedy
Jubilee Housing is pleased to announce that Dawanna Kennedy has joined the Institutional Advancement team as the Director of Development. Dawanna, who goes by Dee Kay, has a superb track record of leading nonprofit, healthcare, and community organizations. She will contribute to managing day-to-day operations of fundraising as Director of Development at Jubilee Housing. Raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, … Read More