Expert on youth housing
Finnish Youth Housing Association (referred as NAL in Finnish) is a
national umbrella for 27 local associations and 7 national member
organisations. Finnish Youth Housing Association is a non-governmental,
non-profit organisation that also owns a non-profit constructor Alkuasunnot Oy
and NAL Palvelut Oy which provides floating support services.
Finnish Youth Housing Association
>> provides affordable housing for young people.
>> develops and provides services supporting successful transition
to adulthood
>> defends the interests of young people in a matter of housing
>> produces and shares information on housing
Housing opportunities are provided for all non-student people between
the age of 18 and 29. Those who are in transition to independent living are a
priority. There are over 3100 rental apartments in 30 cities.
The association provides housing counseling for all new tenants. In
addition, a minority, approximately 10-15 percent of tenants, can be offered a
possibility to follow a supported housing scheme. Furthermore, the Finnish
Youth Housing Association encourages its residents to participate in improving
their living conditions.
The Finnish Youth Housing Association is funded by Finland's Slot
Machine Association (RAY).
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