TN-507 | West Tennessee region | Ages: 18–25
The Jackson/West Tennessee YAAB brings together youth and young adults with lived experience of homelessness to shape local policy, improve services, and connect with the statewide effort.
Lead Agency: Jackson/West Tennessee CoC, Inc.
Contact: Victoria S. Lake — vicki.lake@wth.org — 731-984-2160
Contact: 731-984-2160
Emergency Resources:
Monthly (contact for current schedule). Virtual, in-person, or hybrid. Accessibility and transportation assistance noted. Members are compensated.
“The whole point of this is to build a future system. A system that is going to last. A resilient system that is youth focused.”
— Dalias Williams, Lived Experience Youth
Who can join: Ages 18–25, lived experience of homelessness or housing instability.
What to expect: A welcoming space, regular meetings, compensation for your time, and the opportunity to make real change.
