To Provide More Housing, Jerusalem House Sells Family Program Facility
(October 2022) At our celebration luncheon on October 20th, Jerusalem House announced its new housing strategy, which will lessen its reliance on rental properties in the face of Atlanta’s housing crisis and looming cuts to funding. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding through the City of Atlanta for Jerusalem House is being reduced as Atlanta’s funding will be reduced by 44%, from $22 million to $13 million, eating into the largest portion of the charity’s operating funds. To help position the charity to purchase additional housing, a key component of the new housing strategy, Jerusalem House recently sold the facility that had housed our “Family Program.”
President and CEO Maryum Lewis explained, “Jerusalem House is positioning itself for continued success as we cope with a combination of significant external challenges that will affect how we provide necessary housing and services.”
Mayor Andre Dickens Committed to Moving Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Forward in the City of Atlanta
(October 2022) Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke at the Jerusalem House Re:New Luncheon on October 20th, outlining his plans for HIV/AIDS housing in the city as federal HUD HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) funding is reduced. His office issued this press release after the event.
Jerusalem House Welcomes Jamee Lawson Nelson to the Board of Directors
(June 2022) Jerusalem House is excited to announce that Jamee Lawson Nelson of IBM has joined our Board of Directors. Jamee has won multiple prestigious PR awards, including seven PRSA Georgia Chapter Phoenix Awards and Awards of Excellence, a PRSA Silver Anvil Award, and a SABRE Award.
Jerusalem House Receives Grant to Purchase Housing for People with HIV/AIDS from HUD’s HOPWA Program
ATLANTA (May 2022) — Jerusalem House, Atlanta’s largest and oldest provider of housing and supportive services for people living with AIDS, announced it has received a $7 million grant to purchase permanent, multi-family housing for some of its residents. The funds were granted through the City of Atlanta’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Capital Projects RFP, which utilizes unspent HOPWA funds from prior program years.
Macy’s Raises Awareness for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Day
(March 2022) National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Day is March 10. 1 in 9 women with HIV don’t know they have it. To raise awareness, Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta will open the doors early for a private shopping event for six women impacted by HIV/ AIDS from Jerusalem House. Thanks to a donation from Macy’s, six women will be able to shop for brand new clothes, accessories and learn career advice, styling tips, and much more.
CEO Maryum Lewis Honored
(February 2022) Jerusalem House President and CEO Maryum Lewis has been chosen as a member of the TITAN 100, a premier group of 100 CEO’s and C-level executives in Georgia. Representing both the private and public sector, these leaders are Titans of industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, passion, and influence in their field.
Jerusalem House Hires Vice President of Development
(February 2022) Jerusalem House has welcomed Anita Douglas as our new Vice President of Development. Anita’s previous role was VP of Development and Marketing at Scottdale Early Learning, Inc. She is a certified nonprofit professional (CNP) and holds a Bachelor’s in Human Services and a Master’s in Public Administration.
Leadership Announcement
(July 2021) Charlie Frew is planning to retire this fall, after leading Jerusalem House for the last 14 years. Following an extensive search process by our Board, veteran non-profit leader Maryum Gibson of Scottdale Early Learning, Inc. has been named President and CEO succeeding Charlie. Maryum begins on August 2, with Charlie assisting during a transition period. Read the full press release here.