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Mission and Vison Statement
The Youth Affordable Housing Coalition (YAHC) is a nonpartisan, Student and Youth-led organization committed to advancing evidence-based housing policy in Massachusetts. Our mission is to empower college students and youth to engage in rigorous policy research, foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and advocate for community-informed solutions to the state's housing affordability crisis.
We envision a Massachusetts with abundant, affordable housing for all. A housing future shaped by youth and built for youth, where housing works for young people and for Massachusetts. We hope for a state where young people don’t have to leave to live, where every young person can afford to build a life, and where everyone has room to grow.
What Makes Us Different
There are many other housing campaigns out there and even efforts right from the State House. Despite that, slow progress has been made. One may be skeptical that YAHC can do much more, but we plan to fill in the gaps left by other organizations.
Through our rigorous research, we plan to address all counterarguments and flip NIMBY narratives, create early connections in the state house, propose bill language after synthesizing language with experts, and rally the whole state to put massive pressure on legislators to pass our pro-housing legislation. Our goal is to go past just lobbying and advocacy.
Our Team
We are, simply put, a relatively small group of passionate students, researchers, organizers, and young professionals committed to building a more just housing system. We don't yet have a directory, but as we grow as an organization, member profiles will be added here!
Partners
Right now, our parent organization is Abundant Housing MA, and we hope to develop a vast network of connections with many other organizations as we rally the state for affordable housing. Please fill out our interest form if you are interested in collaborating!
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