YAB
What does YAB stand for?
YOUTH ADVISORY/ ACTION BOARD!
Who are the Youth Advocate's?
Nyla and Antonia
LTLC- Lowell Transitional Living Center
This is the first step to managing your money and knowing how much you can spend each month
Creating a budget
Self-Confidence
What year did the Lowell YAB start?
2019!
What are the 5 sub committee's?
Family, Outdoor Adventure, Selfcare, Program Development, and Creative
What is Food Pantry/Snack Shack
This is what you build by showing up, sticking to your routine, and following through, even when it gets hard
Consistency
This word means standing up for yourself or others in a respectful and clear way
Self-advocacy
Name all 5 subcommittee's that are apart of the YAB
Family, Outdoor Adventure, Selfcare, Program Development, Creative
When do checks get distributed?
Every 2nd week of the month.
This local organization helps youth with job support, resume's employment.
What is Mass Hire
This is something you should do if you're feeling overwhelmed and need a moment to calm down before reacting
Selfcare/ mindfulness / deep breaths
When you've been through it but still show up, speak up, and push forward, you're showing this kind of everyday strength
Resilience
Name 5 collaborations the Lowell YAB has been a part of over the years.
Youth Count
Hunger and Homelessness
Lowell Votes
National Network 4 Youth
YAB Collab
LTC
PIT Count
Legislation Day
YHDP Grant Writing/Video
etc.
Name a big project the sub committee's has done so far....
Liter Krewe
Homelessness Film
YAB Thrift Shop
Body Oil Workshop
YFF Haunted House Collab
This local organization helps youth get their GED, job training while getting stipends.
What is Youth Build
This is the best way to manage your time, especially when you have a lot of tasks, and you need to make sure everything gets done
Creating a schedule/ to do list
When you speak your truth, share your story, and help others feel seen, you're using your.....
What is the whole purpose of YAB?
YAB is to ensure youth voices are centered in the work of preventing and ending youth homelessness. YAB's provide a platform for young people to participate in policymaking, programs, and initiatives that directly impact their lives. They empower youth by offering opportunities for leadership, advocacy, and positive development.
Who are the current sub committee leaders?
Family- D.K.L
Outdoors- V.P.
Selfcare- K.F.
Program Develop- G.E.
Creative- L.V.
This drop-in center in Lowell gives youth a safe space to chill, grab a snack/meal, get support, use a computer, laundry, shower, pantry or grab hygiene supplies.
Youth Opportunity Center/ The Mill You
This is what you need to practice daily to build strong habits, whether it's saving money, staying healthy, or getting better at a skill.
Self-discipline
This phrase means turning your past struggles into something that helps and that empowers others
Lived Experience