JBG is full of strong, capable and compassionate people, who have over the years organized and participated in a significant number of activities and events to which JBG employees donate resources and time, focusing primarily on: the environment/sustainability, affordable housing, community outreach, feeding the hungry, and education in neighborhoods across the Washington Metropolitan Area.  The JBG Cares initiative is spearheaded by a committee of people who want to assist and provide resources for those who wish to volunteer their time. 

Volunteering gives the opportunity to change people's lives, including one's own. Feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by the news of a disaster?  Volunteering to help can be a great way to cope. Donating money is not always an option for everyone, but donating one's time can be just as rewarding. 

As a part of JBG Cares, employees have the opportunity to learn new skills — from working as part of a team to setting and reaching goals. JBG Cares volunteers have a chance to discover what types of things they are best at and enjoy doing the most - shaping ideas about future career goals.

The JBG Cares experience is not only a way to improve professional skills, but a great way to gain perspective in all aspects of life. Sometimes it's easy to get consumed by worries about work or family and forget about all the other things going on in our community. Volunteering focuses on others and provides meaningful involvement in the outside world for JBG employees.

The committee helps coordinate the various activities to which JBG employees donate their free time, focusing primarily on: the environment / sustainability, feeding  the hungry, affordable housing and education.  This initiative was inspired by the charitable nature of JBG’s employees and their continued desire to give back is what makes JBG Cares a success.