PBHA's Y2Y Harvard Square
Seasonal student-run overnight shelter offering meals, healthcare, and case management to young adults aged 18-24 experiencing homelessness.
About
Y2Y Harvard Square is a seasonal overnight shelter that serves up to 27 young adults (that is between 18-24 years old) nightly. In addition to providing dinner and breakfast, we offer regular healthcare services and case management services aimed at creating sustainable pathways out of homelessness and developing skills for long-term success. What makes our model unique is the population we serve and our leadership structure. Our youth-to-youth model empowers young adults through collective support, allowing guests and student staff to lift each other up through shared understanding, transforming empathy into a bridge of trust.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
What they do
- Providing dinner and breakfast to shelter guests
- Offering regular healthcare services and case management services
- Running a student-run overnight shelter for young adults experiencing homelessness
Mission, in their words
A network of communities where all young adults experiencing homelessness have a safe place to rest, grow, and lead.
More links
- PBHA program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Y2Y Harvard Square — PBHAHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- PBHA ProgramsHarvard page · seen Sep 30, 2026
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