25 Days of Jubilee – Day 1: We are starting at the beginning of Jubilee in 1999! Here is a picture of our Executive Director, Dr. Sterling Wilder, in front of Jubilee before it was open! Founded in 1999, Jubilee has evolved over the past 25 years into an outstanding community resource for children, adults, and families throughout Central Virginia. Jubilee’s mission is to provide high quality academic, athletic, and occupational programs that foster personal, social, and spiritual growth and the stability of families. Jubilee believes that every child possesses special talents to share with others, and that many children only need access to the tools they need to develop those special talents to shine. Jubilee is a model for grassroots community and economic development initiatives and is a regional leader in providing educational physical and social programs, as well as job readiness opportunities, to hundreds of at-risk persons throughout Central Virginia. With the assistance of Jubilee, thousands of individuals have improved their quality of life and become successful members of the workforce.