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About YAAB

The YAAB is an acronym for the Young Adult Action Board

The YAAB was established in August 2020 after the CRHC decided to seek funding through HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP).  Since its inception, the board has diligently utilized their lived experiences to identify barriers and needs for YYA experiencing homelessness. 

our Missions & Vision

Empowering youth to build stable futures.

Our Mission

We, the Young Adult Action Board (YAAB), are dedicated to eradicating homelessness among young adults aged 18-24. Through our personal experiences, we advocate for and support our homeless peers by driving policy change and promoting community engagement in the TN-500 region, ensuring that homelessness becomes a thing of the past for young people.

Our Vision

Our vision is a future where every young adult aged 18- 24 in the TN-500 region has a safe, stable, and nurturing home. Through our advocacy, peer support, and policy initiatives, we aspire to create a community where homelessness is a distant memory, and all young adults can pursue their dreams with hope and dignity.

Our story

Our Journey: From First Glance to Forever

  • 2020
    YAAB was Established
    The YAAB was established in August 2020 after the CRHC decided to seek funding through HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP).
  • 2021
    TN-500
    In September 2021, TN-500 was notified that it had been selected as a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program community on its first attempt, and the award amount was $2,285,501.59!
  • 2020
    YAAB was Established
    The YAAB was established in August 2020 after the CRHC decided to seek funding through HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP).
  • 2020
    YAAB was Established
    The YAAB was established in August 2020 after the CRHC decided to seek funding through HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP).
Leadership & Team

Driving Excellence: Our Leadership Collective

ANGEL TOWNSEND
YAAB Coordinator
BRITTNY STOWERS
Board Member
DYLAN GREEN
Board Member
JAI CRAW
Board Member
DESTINY HOWARD
Board Member
KAYLA PAYNE
Board Member
Tony Eubank
Director of Youth Services
YHDP Integration

The Mission and Purpose Behind YHDP

Providing housing and support to youth ages 18-24, focusing on pregnant/parenting youth and housing stability.

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Our Partners

Our Trusted Partners and Collaborators