[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is always invigorating to come away from a conversation where you discover something new, an unexpected sense of humor, a shared experience, or a wealth of knowledge. Françoise Maxie has been an integral part of Jubilee for over four...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year on the second Sunday in May we celebrate Mother’s Day. We honor motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. This day can bring up varied emotions — joy, gratitude, love, loneliness and sadness. We...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abby is the middle daughter of five. She and her sisters learned how to care for themselves and others, and to create a community of giving and sharing – making space for all. These moments and interactions helped shape Abby’s...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sally had been staying on friends’ couches when she learned about Jubilee. Now in her 70s, homeless and alone was never how she imagined things turning out. After growing up in a stable and loving home, graduating from college, getting...
Today is the launch of our annual Fall Benefit: An Invitation To Be Extraordinary. Donations of $250 or more will be matched, up to $50,000! At Jubilee, we believe in the power of community to overcome isolation, create a support network, and build connections. The importance of...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Great news! Jubilee recently began putting together free Boutique Care Packages! Keep reading if you’re interested in participating in this unique volunteer experience. Women in the community have been unable to access our free boutique since we closed to visitors at...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Resident Story [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text]I was furloughed for about seven weeks due to the COVID-19 quarantine, and then I went back to work only part time. As more employees came back to work, I had an opportunity to provide small group...
For many years the Jubilee community has gathered for our Annual Fall Benefit to support women experiencing poverty to build stable and fulfilling futures. Though we can’t be together in a large group gathering this year, we’re excited to announce a new opportunity for the...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Alumna Story [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text]When I heard I was getting furloughed due to the COVID-19 quarantine, it was stressful in the beginning, then I learned I’d still be getting paid. It’s a reduced amount, but I can still pay my rent...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Alumna Story [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="25px" image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text]Three years ago, I never thought I would make it. I couldn’t even imagine the life I have now. I had been living on the streets for a long time, and I didn’t see a way out. I...