The DC Council is holding oversight hearings and Jubilee Housing staff members recently provided testimony related to the issues that most impact our work. Read in full the remarks of Marty Mellett, Vice President of External Affairs, and Miya Gaskins, Director of Resident Services, before the council.
Welcoming Jilian Johnson and Bob Mannon
Last fall, Jubilee Housing was pleased to welcome Jilian Johnson, our new Vice President of Human Resources, and Robert Mannon, Jubilee’s first Director of Real Estate Development. These new 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. Jilian will oversee all human resource functions and … Read More
2021 Winter Appeal
Dear Friends, During the winter holidays, we gather together with friends and family to give thanks for our blessings. As we look towards a new year, we want to first THANK YOU for believing in our work to provide Justice Housing™. Against growing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and its variants, Jubilee Housing has worked tirelessly to ensure families and individuals … Read More
Jubilee Housing Brings Residential AQUAPONICS Facility to Adams Morgan
As Jubilee Housing prepares for the transformational development of the King Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1721 Kalorama Rd NW (KEB) and 2400 Ontario Road (Ontario Place) properties, we are especially excited for the opportunity to create a commercial kitchen-training program powered by a commercial aquaponics farm, housed in the cellar and the rooftop of these residences. The two properties are estimated to … Read More
Launching Future Astronauts!
This guest blogpost, contributed by Eduardo Herrera Diaz, Early Start Coordinator at Jubilee Housing, was originally published at Startwithabook.org. This summer’s program, while short, was a lot of fun! Students participated in a modified summer camp, three days a week, for five weeks at Jubilee’s Early Start program. Each week centered on a different “theme of exploration” such as space, … Read More
Jorge Torres – Jubilee Housing Hero
As Washington, DC locked down in March 2020 and many rushed to set up home offices, Jubilee Housing’s Jorge Torres as masking up and reporting to work. Our community comprises ten properties and serves over 550 residents. In addition to supporting the Property Management team by helping ensure those spaces were cleaned thoroughly multiple times daily and addressingmaintenance issues, Jorge … Read More
Jim’s Column September 2021
For most of us, Fall was expected to be a time of reopening and new beginnings, where we could begin to get back to life in person again. Yet, as we now know, the delta variant has changed plans again. Reopening is still relative, and yet there are powerful signs of progress ahead. We continue to believe that Housing is … Read More
Food Rescue US and Jubilee Take a Bite out of Hunger
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