who we serve

A diverse population of women call Jubilee home, 21 and older, representing a wide variety of cultures, races, religions, nationalities and backgrounds. The average Jubilee woman is 49 years old and comes to Jubilee physically or emotionally exhausted from living on the streets or from weeks or even months spent in emergency shelters. While at Jubilee, approximately 50% find work and 50% rely on state-funded disability assistance for their sole income. 25% are in school or a training program and the women unable to work volunteer in the community at least 20 hours per week. In the words of a former Jubilee resident, “Our common denominator is poverty.”  

Each year, Jubilee provides supportive housing to approximately 50 homeless women and an additional 650 access our referral services, computer lab, workshops and free clothing boutique. Referrals come to Jubilee from homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, social service agencies, hospitals, churches and the Community Crisis Line.

Jubilee's program gives women up to 2 years to make long-term, systemic changes in their lives. The average length of stay is 18 months. In 2010, 83% of Jubilee residents made a successful transition from homelessness to independent living.

Age Residents are 21 and older Average age is 49 Recent housing applications show an increase in older women needing housing

Health Status (more than one health issue may be reported) 60% domestic violence survivors 55% have some level of mental health disability 23% in recovery from substance abuse 18% have some type of physical disability

Income 100% earn below 30% of the area median income (extreme poverty level) of $18,000 per year   52% are working either full- or part-time 73% gained employment while at Jubilee 83% increased their income   48% receive government assistance

100% have the desire to make the transition to independent living, economic wellbeing and personal empowerment.