Agency Details:

Jubilee Women's Center

Jubilee Women's Center is a transitional housing program in Seattle for women who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless. Our mission is to provide women a safe and supportive place to live and an opportunity to learn while becoming self-reliant in housing and employment.

Description:
Each year, Jubilee Women's Center (JWC) provides transitional housing and support services for approximately 60 women. Referrals come from homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, social service agencies, hospitals, churches, and the Community Crisis Line. Many women come to JWC physically or emotionally exhausted from living on the streets or from weeks spent in emergency shelters. Poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, mental and physical illness, and substance abuse are among the factors that contribute to homelessness among the women we serve. While most JWC residents work, they have low-paying or temporary jobs. In the words of a former JWC resident, "Our common denominator...is poverty." Approximately 70% of JWC residents have a history of domestic violence. JWC, with a capacity to house 34 women, provides one-quarter of Seattle's transitional housing for homeless women. Finally, JWC offers a community wide service by providing telephone or drop-in referral services for approximately 500 women each year. JWC also works collaboratively with other public and private organizations toward the goal of providing safe and affordable housing for all.

History:
Seattle's oldest transitional housing program for homeless women, Jubilee Women's Center (JWC) first opened its doors in 1983 as a project of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. The Sisters founded, and continue to sponsor, JWC in celebration of their 100th anniversary as a community. Since then, JWC has evolved into an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a community-based Board of Directors.

Contact person: Bryn Cowgill, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 324-1244
Office fax number: (206) 329-3320

Address:

620 18th Avenue E Seattle, WA 98112 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.jwcenter.org

Directions:

JWC is located on Capitol Hill on the corner of 18th Avenue East and East Roy Street.   Nearest Bus Stop: Route 10 and route 12, 5-10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on November 19, 2009