Yes, In My Backyard - We have Land. We have Mission. Let’s use Both.
Published: July 21, 2026
Duration: 3:06
Welcome back to Senior To Seniors. I’m Jim Mazziotti, and today I want to share a story that blends faith, community, and the future of housing in a way that feels… well, hopeful.
You’ve probably heard the terms NIMBY — “not in my backyard” — and YIMBY — “yes in my backyard.” But now there’s something new, something rooted in compassion and purpose. It’s called YIGBY: Yes In God’s Backyard.
This isn’t a political movement. It’s a heart movement — faith communities stepping forward to say, “We can help. We have land. We have mission. Let’s use both.”
You’ve probably heard the terms NIMBY — “not in my backyard” — and YIMBY — “yes in my backyard.” But now there’s something new, something rooted in compassion and purpose. It’s called YIGBY: Yes In God’s Backyard.
This isn’t a political movement. It’s a heart movement — faith communities stepping forward to say, “We can help. We have land. We have mission. Let’s use both.”