Happy Mother’s Day! Join Resident Services for a luncheon celebrating all the special mothers out there. Drop by the Rouse Room any time from 12-4 p.m. for flowers and a treat!
Event Details Mother’s Day Luncheon 2023 Friday, May 12, 12-4 p.m. The Rouse Room at the Ritz 1631 Euclid St NW Washington, DC 20009
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! In recognition of the importance of mental health, Resident Services is hosting a weekly series of wellness events in May for residents and staff. An event will take place in the Rouse Room each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m.
Come take a break with Resident Services! There will be free food and fun activities, with each Wednesday centered around a different theme related to wellness and self-care.
Event Details Wellness Wednesdays 2023 Every Wednesday in May, 1–2 p.m. The Rouse Room at the Ritz 1631 Euclid St NW Washington, DC 20009
Snack and Paint Wednesday, May 3, 2023 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Pop-Up Hot Drink Bar Wednesday, May 10, 2023 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Green Thumb Day Wednesday, May 17, 2023 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Self-Care Day Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Ramadan Mubarak! Join Jubilee Housing on Wednesday, April 19 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for an Iftar dinner to celebrate the month of Ramadan. The dinner will be held in the Rouse Room.
Share a meal with our residents and staff, learn about Ramadan and its traditions, and celebrate the holy month alongside the Muslim community around the world. All are welcome! Food and drinks will be served.
Event Details Jubilee Iftar Dinner 2023 Wednesday, April 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The Rouse Room at the Ritz 1631 Euclid St NW Washington, DC 20009
To learn more, contact Ganiyat Balogun, Teen Service/Resident Services Assistant: gbalogun@jubileehousing.org 202-996-0549
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Join Jubilee Housing on Saturday, February 25 at 5 p.m. for our annual Black History Month celebration! We are excited to be back in person this year at All Souls Church.
This year’s theme is Kwanzaa Style. Though celebrated between December 26 and January 1, the seven principles of Kwanzaa can be lived throughout the year.
Come celebrate Black History Month while learning about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, plus enjoy music, food, and fellowship!
Event Details Black History Month 2023: Kwanzaa Style Saturday, February 25, 5 p.m. All Souls Church 1500 Harvard St NW Washington, DC 20009
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Jubilee Housing’s Teen Center presents two upcoming workshop series: 4 Success Tips for Those Who Want to Go to College and Sister Empowerment Workshops.
To register or learn more, contact Emmanuel Gbajobi, Teen Services Senior Manager, at egbajobi@jubileehousing.org or 202-545-7548
4 Success Tips for Those Who Want to Go to College
How to Build Your College List Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Application Process Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
How to Pay for School Tuesday, March 14, 2023 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
What to Expect Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sister Empowerment Workshops: Celebrating Women Who Inspire
The Sister Empowerment Workshops will promote engaging pro-social activities that build self-awareness and self-confidence, motivate, encourage, and provide a safe space for young girls and young ladies.
January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 27, March 13, March 20 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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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 Member Terry Flood shared personal and profound stories of the many ways the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation has impacted Jubilee and our broader neighborhoods, presenting the foundation with a framed copy of a Board Resolution that commemorates this impact. Courtney Clark Pastrick, Board Chair of the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and Board Member of Clark Enterprises, accepted the award and spoke to the legacy of her family and the foundation as it currently lays the groundwork for its mission to live on long after its sunset.
Raise the Roof was also a celebration of progress in doubling Jubilee’s justice housing impact. Alex Orfinger, Market President & Publisher of Washington Business Journal and Board Chair of Jubilee Housing, provided an overview of 7 new properties in the Mount Pleasant Preservation Project, EucKal project, and OntKEB project, which will create 285 new homes with supportive services for 285 new families. Jubilee President & CEO Jim Knight concluded the initial program with remarks about Jubilee’s upcoming 50th anniversary, known as the Jubilee Year.
Finally, Jubilee presented the Resident Champion award, which annually 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 was proud to name resident and Youth Services volunteer Clara Velasquezas the 2022 Jubilee Housing Resident Champion. Director of Youth Services Audrey Walker presented the award and Early Start Program Coordinator Eduardo Herrera-Diaz read Clara’s remarks. Director of Resident Services and Raise the Roof emcee Miya Gaskins concluded the evening.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Raise the Roof.
Though there is still much work ahead, Jubilee is proud of the work our team is doing every day, and the community and partnership that was on display Wednesday night is a testament to how far we’ve come, and how bright the future truly is.
Thanks to the generosity of this incredible community, we raised $100,000 that will help us expand the justice housing model of deeply affordable homes, with onsite and nearby supportive services, in resource-dense neighborhoods.
We extend our gratitude to United Bank, Monarc Construction, and all of our sponsors, partners, and supporters who help made the evening a great success, and for the faith and commitment entrusted in the Jubilee team as we continue to build toward a more equitable DC for everyone.
In the words of Clara Velasquez, Jubilee’s 2022 Resident Champion:
Everything I do, I do without expecting to get anything back. What’s more, everything I do for the children is in thanks for all Jubilee has done for me.
We hope we can continue to inspire others to continue building for future generations to come.
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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT Money Smart Financial Education Program Tuesdays in April at 6:00pm
Join these FREE Financial Empowerment events via Zoom (details below) to learn about managing money. You’ll discover ways to create a budget, overcome setbacks, rebuild credit, & other helpful money management tips.
April 5th: Budgeting 101 Create a spending & savings plan and discover ways to boost income and reduce expenses.
April 12th: Credit & Debt Management Understand credit, loan terms, and borrowing money wisely.
April 19th: Savings Save money for expenses, goals, and emergencies.
April 26th: Financial Goals and Security Recover from financial setbacks and rebuilding credit.
This fall Jubilee Housing hosted a series of virtual conversations, all related to the theme “Housing is the Foundation.” In the monthly discussions, Jubilee staff and other experts discussed how where you live affects your opportunities, your health, your ability to learn, and your relationship to our justice system.
The conversation topics were Housing and Access to Wealth Building, Housing and Health, Housing and Education, and Incarceration and Reentry Housing. More than 150 guests attended the four events via Zoom. Each discussion included presentations and breakout rooms for more intimate conversations.
Panelists included Maya Martin Cadogen, Parents Amplifying Voices in Education; Jung Hyun Choi, Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute; Rev. Donald Isaac Sr., DC Corrections Information Council; Jim Knight, Jubilee Housing; Patricia Mathews, Northern Virginia Health Foundation; Ronnie Middleton, Jubilee Housing; and Audrey Walker, Jubilee Housing.
To learn more about the Housing is the Foundation Series and watch videos from the events, click here.
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