Jubilee Park 2023 Annual Report

Improving lives. Strengthening community.

Dear Jubilee Family,

As we reflect back on 2023, we find ourselves humbled to be witnessing this critical moment in our organization’s history. In under a decade, Jubilee has brought vital, new infrastructure to this neighborhood, including affordable housing, expanded afterschool programs, a health clinic, and, in this past year, a community food pantry.

Because of this relentless commitment to meeting the needs of our neighbors, Jubilee’s impact on the community has been truly transformational. In 2023, we saw exponential growth across Jubilee’s programs, expanding our reach by an astounding 20%.

This growth mindset will be critical in confronting the everpresent threat of gentrification and neighborhood displacement. By taking steps to increase access to affordable housing, empowering our neighbors to become advocates for their community, and acting as a bridge to new opportunities, we will remain a catalyst for community revitalization and enrichment in Southeast Dallas.

But we will need you—our Jubilee Family—as we work to secure the fate of this resilient neighborhood. We invite you to share your time, talent, passion, and heart to build a brighter future for your neighbors in Jubilee Park.

Yours in service,

Marissa Castro Mikoy President & CEO Stewart Thomas Board Chairman

The mission of Jubilee Park & Community Center is to be a catalyst for comprehensive community revitalization and enrichment in Southeast Dallas, and specifically the 62-block Jubilee Park neighborhood. where can determine person’s place-based organizations are

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to make difference in restoring among disenfranchised populations.

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OUR METHODOLOGY

Place-Based

Jubilee is laser-focused on meeting the unique needs of Southeast Dallas families.

Holistic Approach

Our work is anchored in five Pillars of Impact: Education, Opportunity, Housing & Workforce, Health & Wellness, and Safety.

Data-Informed

Collecting and leveraging data enables us to create programs that best capture neighbors' voices, meet needs, and are based on a track record of proven success.

Empowerment

From Jubilee’s inception, soliciting community feedback, building trust, and fostering community leadership has been core to our growth.

across all of Jubilee's programs in 2023! more neighbors impacted in 2022

neighbors impacted than 2022 impacted new programs added since 2022

D U C A T I O N

FINDING A NEW RHYTHM

The Jubilee Teen Program provides a safe haven for a blossoming musician.

Tino places one earphone into his ear and curls into his book for Teen Reading Club, fingers drumming quietly to the music. For as long as his Jubilee teachers can remember, Tino has been obsessed with music, an eclectic mix of genres and artists providing a soundtrack to his life.

"Music has been his escape from a challenging home environment," explains Karen Medina, Director of OST Programs. "His parents are going through a separation, and he is dealing with all of the changes of being a teen. But here at Jubilee, Tino finds a place to

express himself freely without judgment."

"Through the Teen Program, Tino has been able to explore and grow in confidence, academics, and also as a young adult."

-Karen Medina

The confidence he has gained through the encouragement of his Jubilee teachers and classmates has empowered Tino to work on his own music projects. Because of his growth and effort, Tino will have the opportunity to attend a high school with a dedicated music program.

Although the prospect of starting a brand new high school is daunting, Tino knows that at the end of the school day, he will return to the Jubilee Teen House where he will always find acceptance and support.

EDUCATION REPORT CARD

Igniting Minds, Changing Lives

329 IMPACTED

Jubilee's Education program offers a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children and young people are encouraged to improve academic performance, learn important life skills, express themselves creatively, develop their unique talents, and increase knowledge through new experiences.

MORE TIME TO LEARN!

Year-Round Support

68% of afterschool students attended summer program

Jubilee's Education program provides the average family nearly $9,000 in services annually.

70% A C

B D improved or graduated into general education of students enrolled in specialized support for learning differences

COMMUNITY PULSE REPORT

Our neighbors rate us

83% of students said that summer camp helped them become successful learners

I like that my children have this opportunity. They get to grow and learn! -Jubilee Park Parent " "

71% of summer camp students said that they improved their attitude toward reading

JUBILEE PARK TEEN PROGRAM

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

91% of teens reported gaining the knowledge needed to spark change.

GOAL SETTING

90% of teens identified a goal for high school.

TEENS

ACADEMICS

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

COLLEGE & CAREER

GOAL SETTING

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

83% of teens increased at least one grade level in reading.

COLLEGE & CAREER

100% of teens said they increased awareness of college & career pathways.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

Davids' Place and Jeanie's Place

"Because of Jubilee, I feel ready to take on my senior year, and whatever lies beyond."

-Jubilee Teen

The evidence is clear: getting the right start in life is critical to determining future outcomes like high school graduation and incarceration rates.

At Davids' Place and Jeanie's Place, two Head Start schools serving preschoolers and infants on Jubilee's sprawling campus, early childhood education is so much more than learning your ABC's.

In addition to teaching fundamentals, early childhood centers focus on promoting the health of the entire

family by working with parents to fill needs and helping children to develop life skills.

Tasandra Govan, Site Manager at Davids' Place, measures success by how her students do long after they have left the halls of the preschool. "It's not just about preparing these children for learning, it's about preparing them for life."

H E A L T H + W E L L N E S S

READY, SET GROW

The Jubilee Garden bridges gaps and cultivates community.

Alejandra Saldaña, Jubilee's Health & Wellness Manager, can't remember a time when her brother's hands weren't in the dirt.

"Abraham has always had a green thumb," she explains, recounting his growth from backyard gardener to Master Gardener and recipient of the Garden Club of America's prestigious Hull Award.

So when Jubilee began to lay plans to revive the community garden, a once lush space that grew wild and untended during COVID, she knew just the person for the job.

place of education and community for the entire neighborhood.

Within a few months, the garden was overflowing with dozens of varieties of tomatoes, jalapeños, and collard greens, all familiar foods for many in the neighborhood.

Slowly but surely, the community began to join Abraham, eager to learn more. While parents were excited to learn how to build their own gardens at home, afterschool children were surprised to find out where their food really came from.

"We want people to understand where their food comes from—from seed to plate."

-Alejandra Saldaña

Immediately, Abraham Saldaña got to work. Growing up in Jubilee Park himself, Abraham felt it was important to make the garden a

"The kids really love the variety— yellow watermelon and purple carrots!" laughs Alejandra. Perhaps the best part of all is that everything grown in the garden goes right back into the hands of our neighbors.

Today, the garden is a place where much more than fruit and vegetables grow—it is a place where neighbors gather to learn, build healthy lifestyles, and bloom together.

HEALTH + WELLNESS REPORT CARD

Get Healthy, Live Well

676

17 new health and wellness programs

NEIGHBORS IMPACTED

61% of participants cited Jubilee as the only place they exercise

Jubilee offers resources and education to our children and families to help them eat nutritiously, get proper exercise, and build their own healthy lifestyle.

5 youth sports clubs

289 participants

4,157 hours of exercise

30% Adult exercise attendance increased by

COMMUNITY PULSE REPORT

Our neighbors rate us

80% of participants reported making positive changes in their life due to health education

95% of cooking class participants felt empowered to cook healthy food

94% of parents agreed that youth sports helped their child become more active

JUBILEE PARK COMMUNITY CLINIC

102 mental health clients

2023

Opening of dental clinic

increase in health + wellness

17% program participants

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

Parkland Health & Jewish Family Service

1,723 patients

4,009 clinic visits*

*Parkland Health reporting dates between Oct. 2022 - Sep. 2023

In 2020, the pandemic revealed what had long been apparent to those living in Jubilee Park: the health situation in Southeast Dallas was dire.

Before the Jubilee Park Community Clinic opened in fall 2022, the Jubilee Team knew that inviting the right partners in would be critical in addressing the 22-year lifespan gap between Jubilee Park residents and other Dallasites.

Parkland Health and Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas now occupy permanent spaces within the Jubilee Park Community Clinic. A true collective impact model, this groundbreaking partnership provides a trifecta of interwoven services: prevention programs from Jubilee's Health & Wellness team, primary medical and dental services from Parkland Health, and mental health counseling from Jewish Family Service. Together, we are addressing the full spectrum of wellness to restore health equity, begin to turn the tide of chronic disease, and provide a medical home for an entire community.

O P P O R T U N I T Y

NOURISHING HOPE

The Jubilee Park Food Pantry provides food, hope, and dignity for neighbors.

No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from or worry about keeping their children's bellies full. Since its opening in winter 2023, the Jubilee Park Food Pantry has helped keep food on the table for 1,308 individuals while providing hope and stability.

This huge response from shoppers has led Jubilee to expand hours, hire additional staff, and add weekend shopping days to meet the overwhelming need and ensure that no neighbor goes hungry.

"This pantry has been important," says Lisa Lopez, Community Outreach Manager.

However, the Jubilee Pantry provides far more than the basics for families. "Our neighbors can walk through the shelves and pick out what they like to eat—produce, pantry staples, household products... even pet food."

"[People who use the pantry] are our neighbors. They are human beings. They deserve dignity."

-Lisa Lopez

"Recently, I had a neighbor reach out to me who was unable to keep up financially because he had been out sick from work for a week."

For hourly workers, Lisa explains, missing a week's worth of work also means missing a week's worth of pay. When you already live paycheck-to-paycheck, this can send a family directly into a crisis.

Beyond that, clients receive healthy recipe suggestions and coaching on ways to incorporate new and better choices thanks to West Coast University nursing students who volunteer in the pantry regularly.

Providing choice to families can restore a sense of hope and normalcy during a time in which many may feel lost.

One year into its operation, the pantry stands as a beacon of hope, providing nourishment and dignity to our most vulnerable neighbors.

OPPORTUNITY REPORT CARD

Building Bridges to Bright Futures

1,639 NEIGHBORS IMPACTED

Opportunity is a bridge built on the knowledge, the resources, and the power to make change. Through empowerment and advocacy, Jubilee neighbors work together to build a more vibrant community.

25% more neighbors served through Opportunity programs

66% increase in attendance frequency per individual senior

28,189 meals served

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331 Seniors

Isolation is linked with an increased risk of stroke, dementia, and mortality among senior citizens. DID YOU KNOW?

COMMUNITY PULSE REPORT

Our neighbors rate us

I used to feel really alone before I came here, but now I have met new friends and the staff is very nice.

-Jubilee Senior " "

83% of seniors reported feeling more connected with other people after participating in programs

JUBILEE PARK COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

1 in 5

Jubilee Park residents access the Jubilee Food Pantry

The Jubilee Food Pantry impacted 1,308 individuals, exceeding goals by 170k pounds of food

2x

55% of senior program participants access the the Jubilee Food Pantry

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

Big Tex Urban Farms

In the bustling rhythm of our work at the Jubilee Park Food Pantry, there is a constant reminder of the transformative power of partnerships.

Thanks to Big Tex Urban Farms' dedication, residents in food deserts gain access to fresh, healthy

produce they might otherwise go without.

But the impact extends far beyond the physical act of donating produce. Big Tex Urban Farms embodies the spirit of community empowerment, showing that change is possible when individuals and organizations come together with a shared vision.

Each crisp leaf of lettuce and juicy tomato donated to the Jubilee Pantry symbolizes a lifeline for communities facing food insecurity.

H O U S I N G + W O R K F O R C E

FROM CRISIS TO TRIUMPH

For one woman fighting for financial stability, resilience is rewarded.

Vanessa paused on the wheelchair ramp leading up to her house. She watched the tarp covering the hole in her roof gently rustle in the wind and studied the porch in need of fixing. For the first time in what felt like months, she sighed in relief.

It had been a long year. For months, the Jubilee Team had been tirelessly working with Vanessa to find a way to repair her home. Time after time, they were met with setbacks. When she discovered that her application to a city repair program was denied because she could not prove clear ownership of her inherited home, she was ready to give up. But the team kept hope alive, ensuring her that they would find a way.

Finally, experts from the Child Poverty Action Lab, SMU Dedman School of Law, and Toler Company joined forces with Jubilee to tackle Vanessa’s case. Within a few months, they had helped her file for legal ownership of her home and battle for property tax relief.

Not only would she now be eligible to reapply for the city's repair program, but she would also receive a $10,000 property tax refund, a life-changing amount for Vanessa.

With a smile, she rolled her wheelchair inside where her two boys were waiting for her to put supper on, an undeniable flicker of hope raising in her chest.

HOUSING + WORKFORCE To Not Just Survive, but Thrive

By fostering stability through quality housing and creating pathways to living- and thriving-wage jobs, Jubilee combats the threat of gentrification to ensure prosperity for all.

1 in 5 families make under $15k annually

140% increase in numbers served through Housing + Workforce programs

Biannual job fair 20+ employers job fair attendees increase in attendance 2x 86

DID YOU KNOW?

The living wage in Dallas is $103,998 for a family of four, nearly 2x the median Jubilee income.

COMMUNITY PULSE REPORT

Our neighbors rate us

92% of job fair attendees identified a career next step after attending the job fair

95% of job fair attendees agreed that the job fair was helpful in their job search 239

JUBILEE'S HOUSING PROGRAMS

My mother was crying with joy. She is very excited and happy they were able to complete the repairs. Thank you so much!

-Home Repair Recipient "

Homes repaired 100% of neighbors agreed their home felt safer after repairs

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT:

Child Poverty Action Lab

86% of neighbors who received financial assistance remained stably housed 1 year after receiving relief

At Jubilee, we believe in the power of collective impact to create a better future for our neighbors. One of our invaluable partners in this effort is the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL).

CPAL provides Jubilee with additional data analysis and strategic insights to unearth the root causes of poverty and implement effective solutions to combat poverty on every level.

CPAL actively supports a variety of our programs, including homeowner education and tax workshops. Through collaborative efforts, we are able to amplify our impact and empower individuals and families to not just survive, but to thrive.

S A F E T

FROM COP TO COACH

Police officers coach youth, building bridges and trust.

At Jubilee, the job of "police officer" extends far past stopping crime and patrolling the streets. To the community that they serve, these special officers are many things—a Meals on Wheels driver, a volunteer at the Jubilee Pantry, a helping hand at senior meals, and even your child's soccer coach.

Since youth sports returned to Jubilee in fall 2023, the Dallas Police Department has been an integral partner, acting as volunteer coaches who focus on helping children thrive both on and off the field.

life-altering. Liliana, one of Jubilee's star flag football players, says she dreams of being a police officer. "Some people might think police are just violent, but I want to show that police can be good."

"Youth sports would not exist as it is today without them."

-DeVaughn Williams

DeVaughn Williams, Jubilee's Health & Wellness Coordinator, says these volunteer coaches have been a critical support in growing Jubilee's Youth Sports program: "They wear many hats (and uniforms!) to make sure we can be our best."

For children like Liliana, this special partnership has been

The officers' dedication to serving as mentors and role models in Jubilee Park exemplifies the transformative impact that community policing can have on building safer and stronger neighborhoods.

SAFETY

Safer Streets, Stronger Communities

7 JUBILEE OFFICERS

4 NEW Jubilee Officers added since 2022

Jubilee is very unique. There are officers assigned to your neighborhood, you [both] perform a lot of community engagement, and as a result ... crime is quite low.

-DPD Crime Analyst

Creating a safe neighborhood is the foundation of revitalization and enrichment.

400+ attended National Night Out

COMMUNITY PULSE REPORT

Our neighbors rate us

Jubilee works hand-in-hand with a team of Dallas Police Department Officers specially dedicated to the Jubilee Park neighborhood. DID YOU KNOW?

Jubilee officers led and participated in 14 community-building programs

The wrong [perception] is that we [Jubilee] have a lot of crime. But, no ... Jubilee is a safe haven. - Maribel, Jubilee Park resident " "

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Dallas Police Department

Feeling safe in your own home is something many of us take for granted that residents of Jubilee Park do not. When Jubilee was founded in 1997, our neighborhood had the highest crime rate in the entire city, leaving residents unsure if a brighter future lay ahead.

In those early days, our founders dreamed of “Jubilee officers,” officers of the Dallas Police Department assigned to act as true servants of the Jubilee Park community. Over the years, that initial idea evolved into a community policing model, and in 2010 Jubilee constructed a

Dallas Police Department substation on our campus, which houses seven Jubilee officers today.

But Jubilee officers are not just there when crime happens. They are there at our community events, driving Meals On Wheels routes, participating in yoga, and bagging groceries in our food pantry.

In large part due to this novel partnership, crime has decreased dramatically, making Jubilee Park a safe neighborhood to live and raise a family in today.

What is Community Policing?

A community policing model fosters trust between the police and those they serve. Jubilee officers are embedded in our community, spearheading community-building initiatives.

Latinos are 40% less likely to call the police.

3 Core Tenets: Problem Solving Partnerships Long-Term Assignments

Studies show community policing improves trust & compliance.

2023 Financials

Revenue - $7,239,952*

Accrued Funding - 2%

Miscellaneous - 6%

Earned Income - 3%

Non-Profits & Government - 2%

Individuals

Foundations

Corporations

In-Kind

*$3.5M of in-kind revenue represents the generous donation of the Davids' Place early childhood building as an asset to Jubilee Park.

Expenses - $4,245,427*

Fundraising

Administrative

Education

Health

Housing + Workforce

Community Outreach

*Total expenses include $559,780 of non-cash depreciation, which, when removed, results in a surplus of $54,305.

2023 Volunteers

1,173 volunteers

6,267 volunteer hours +

Nearly $200,000 in value of volunteer time! =

WITH GRATITUDE

We are deeply grateful for all of our valued partners—volunteers, donors, foundations, corporations, and fellow nonprofits—who are committed to revitalizing Southeast Dallas.

A special thanks to those who gave $100,000 or more to Jubilee Park & Community Center in 2023:

Anonymous

Maria and David Martin

The following list includes foundations, companies, nonprofits, and individuals that have made donations of $1,000 or more to Jubilee Park & Community Center. We regret that space limitations make it impossible to list all of our donors.

Anonymous

Lydia and Bill Addy

All Angels Foundation

Lisa K. Appleby

Arcosa

Amanda Austin

Michele and Robert Axley

Patricia Beall

Ben E. Keith Foundation

Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Blue Print Gallery

Brenda Bogart

Delilah Bond

Allison and Chris Bovard

Elizabeth Brown

Ginger Brown

Jason K. Brown

Gail and James Browne

Rebecca Bruder

Brunswick

Byrne Family Foundation Trust

Nicole and Joseph Cahoon

Judy Canon

Keith Cantrell

Capital for Kids

Capital One

Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation

Carrie S. Orleans Trust

Caldwell Cassady & Curry

Julie and Gabe Castro

Cathedral of Hope

CBRE

Brendon Cearley

Shannon and Fred Cerise

Charles Schwab Bank

Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL)

City of Dallas

Kendall and Craig Clark

Garrett Clayton

CNM

Jean and George Coleman

Squeaky and Paul Connolly

CPS Foundation

Dallas Afterschool

Dallas College

Dallas County Health and Human Services

The Dallas Foundation

Dallas Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi

Dallas Women in Business for Good

Tiffany and Brad Davis

Peggy Dear

Audrey Decherd

Invitation Homes

Dugas Family Foundation

Ecolab Foundation

Nancy Selby Engle

Equal Heart

Exchange Club of East Dallas

Jennifer and Tom Ferguson

Fikes Family Fund of The Dallas Foundation

The Florence Foundation

Sharon and Steve Folsom

Founders Garden Club of Dallas

Judy and Bob Gass

Gil & Dody Weaver Foundation

Nicole and Chris Girata

Aaron Graft

Alex and Ford Halbardier

Paul Hale

Halff Community Initiative

Sara and Robert Hallam

Marilyn and Tom Harbison*

Harry S. Moss Foundation

Mary and David Henderson

Beverly and Rick Herrscher

The Hersh Foundation

Hillcrest Foundation

The Hoglund Foundation

Holloway Family Foundation

Elizabeth and Todd Howard

Bea and Walt Humann

Libby and David Hunt

Mary Jalonick

James D. and Kay Y. Moran Foundation

Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation

Anne Johnson

Kate Juett

Kathleen and Kirk Kaminsky

Griselda and Muditha Karunatileka

Ellen Keenan

Barbara Kennard and Kenneth Millican

Lakewood Service League

Kathleen and Frank Lauinger

Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh Foundation

Lucid Hearing

Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Christopher Mahowald

Make It Count Family Foundation

Cora Mason

Thomas McConnell

The McGinnis Family Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas

Shirley and Bill McIntyre

Merrymac-McKinley Foundation, Inc.

Marissa Castro Mikoy and Chris Mikoy

Michael W. Moroney

Mark Mullaney and Jonathan Palant

Mike A. Myers Foundation

National Youth Leadership Council

Dana Nearburg

Elizabeth Norwood

Thomas Oliver

ONEOK, Inc.

Karen* and Bill Pardoe

Katherine and Robert Penn

Margot Perot

PNC Foundation

Karen and Richard Pollock

Deena E. Pryor

George and Mary Pyzik

Mary Stewart and Jim Ramsey*

Raytheon

The Rees-Jones Foundation Regions Bank

Jeff and Darrel Rice

Nancy G. Riddle

Joanna and Eric Ridgway

Rogers-O'Brien Construction Company, LLC

Kristy and Raymond Romo

Deedie Rose

The Rosendin Foundation

Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Marcy and Steve Sands

Sapphire Foundation

Mary Elizabeth and Grady Schleier

Ann and Irwin Sentilles

Susan and Carlos Sepulveda

Showalter Family Foundation Fund at The Dallas Foundation

Nancy Shutt

Allison and Heinz Simon

SJL Design Group

Linda and Ellis Skinner

Nancy and James Skochdopole

Anne and Randy Slaughter

Bettye and Rick Slaven

Jeanne and J. C. Snead

Beverly and John Snyder

Sharon and Will Snyder

Nancy and John Solana

Linda Staley

State Fair of Texas

Salle W. Stemmons

Harriet Stoneham

Cindy and Jack Straton

Michael J. Stricker

Triumph Financial

Joanne, Charles and Alysa

Teichman - Ylang 23

Texas Capital Bank

Texas Instruments Foundation

Texas Medical Association Foundation

Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Michelle and Stewart Thomas

Nancy and William Thompson

Laurie Thornton

Gifford Touchstone

Mary Ann Trappey

Uptown Investment Club

Veritex Community Bank

Vistra Corporation

Vizient

John B. Waid

Mary Anne Wallace

Mary and Matt Waller

Web City Properties

Weir's Furniture Village

Wells Fargo Foundation

Terri Sue and Jack Wensinger

Suzanne Williams

Kay Winzenried

Women of Saint Michael

Woodbridge Home Solutions

Sudie and Gordon Worsham

W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation

*deceased

Marissa

Cora Black

Erica Blanco

Allison Bovard

The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon

Joseph Cahoon

Keith Cantrell

Fred Cerise, MD, MPH

Alice Collier

Judy Gass

Kathryn L. McCartney

William McGee

Mary Stewart Ramsey

Gunnar Rawlings

Darrel Rice

J. C. Snead

Courtney Spellicy Alysa Teichman

Hudson Weichsel

Steve Yoost