While serving families from low-income backgrounds as a therapist in the 1980s, Peretz founded the Parenting Journey an international program that helps families face and overcome systemic stressors while strengthening their parenting skills. Jubilee JumpStart is proud to be a member of that Parenting Journey family, a cornerstone of our parent support work. Peretz continues to be a caring member of our community for many years through her invaluable wisdom and financial support. Peretz has been honored by organizations like Harvard University, On The Rise Inc., and the cities of Somerville and Cambridge. She’s a legend and friend. She’s our Hero of the Year.

At the core, Families4Families (F4F) is community itself. F4F is a DC-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides food and other essentials to families in need. Starting as a neighborhood initiative to support local families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they repositioned middle and high school students at the forefront of the operation last Fall. Now with 23 student-led clubs in the DMV and five affiliate chapters they’ve donated over 350,000 meals and counting, including to Jubilee JumpStart families. We are grateful to be a nonprofit partner.  Our student groups from Deal MS and Landon HS continue to inspire us with their ongoing support.

At the core, Families4Families (F4F) is community itself. F4F is a DC-based 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides food and other essentials to families in need. Starting as a neighborhood initiative to support local families struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they've repositioned middle and high school students to the forefront of the operation last fall. Now, with 23 student-led clubs in the DMV and five affiliate chapters, they've donated over 500,000 meals and counting, including to Jubilee JumpStart families. We are grateful to be a nonprofit partner. Our student groups from Deal MS and Landon HS continue to inspire us with their ongoing support.