“L.A. has been rainier than usual this winter, and I am ecstatic. The sound of rain, however gentle or thick, always brings a heart-fluttering serenity to my mind… I love rain in this city…”

“L.A. has been rainier than usual this winter, and I am ecstatic. The sound of rain, however gentle or thick, always brings a heart-fluttering serenity to my mind… I love rain in this city…”

“Jubilee Year has helped me take a leap of faith, to step into something I cared about but did not know how to approach. And as I began to “swim” on my own, there have always been layers of support from the community to help me out when I needed it.”

“The community I joined here in Hollywood has really been a blessing. I have so much love for them and they are amazing individuals. Learning about each other and sharing each other's cultures and experiences has been my favorite part of the year.”

I am so grateful for my community and the adventures we’ve all shared up until this moment. Looking back in time, I can affirm that we all have changed to be more understanding of each other’s needs & communication styles … I value them all so much.

Being here for five months has offered me more assurance in my future goals, my feelings, and, really, about who I am. So far, this year of service has been a great opportunity to grow as a person, be more aware of my privileges, and to gain insight into others’ realities, points of view and backgrounds. Today, I feel grateful.

I take a walk every day to get some fresh air and exercise, and even though I take roughly the same route, each time I’m overwhelmed with wonder and gratitude because I still feel so lucky to be here… JYLA has opened so many doors for me…

Meet 2019-20 JYLA fellow, Queen. She is working this year with Jubilee Design Collaborative.

Meet 2019-20 JYLA fellow, Casey. He is working this year with St. Joseph Center.

Meet 2019-20 JYLA fellow, Jayne. She is working this year with Open Temple.

Meet 2019-20 JYLA fellow, Jannon. He is working this year with Seeds of Hope.

Check in with 2018-19 JYLA fellow, Mary!