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Ruby Jubilee, May 6, 2023

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2021/22 Annual Report

Stephanie’s Story

I came to live at Jubilee’s Sojourner House when I was released from prison on a Drug Offender’s Sentencing Alternative (DOSA). I was motivated to change. I needed stability so I didn’t have to stay in survival mode. That’s where Jubilee has made the biggest difference...

Maggie’s Story

I was homeless for a long time – about ten years. When I came to Jubilee, the most immediate change I experienced was routine. I’d spent so long on the streets that everything I did was based on opportunities right in front of me. Learning to...

Melissa’s Story

When my husband passed away, the good parts of my life seemed to die too. I was on my own, so I threw myself completely into my work and became successful in my career. But I worked well beyond reasonable limits and practiced no healthy...

Julie Has Hope for Her Future

[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]Before coming to Jubilee, Julie experienced a lifetime of mental and physical abuse, and for many years she struggled with physical health issues, mental health issues, and drug addiction. This led to multiple instances of going to rehab, relapsing, living...

Tara’s Story

I had planned to retire and was going to be done in February 2018. I’d downsized and moved into a small studio three years ago in preparation. Everything was moving toward that goal when a family member had an accident. I had to liquidate a...

Trisha’s Story

As a survivor of domestic violence and stalking, I arrived at Jubilee exhausted and traumatized. Through the nurturing care of the Jubilee staff, I have had an opportunity to slowly heal and take the time to reassemble a life left in tatters. The ongoing stress that...