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CFY Media Hits

OCTOBER 2024

Host Don-E Coady welcomes CFY's Jen Crowe, Executive Director, and Matt Piercey, Director of Integrated Youth Services 

October 11, 2024  | Out of the Fog - RogersTV

September 2024

"Choices for Youth: Housing Shortage Drives Young People to Seek Services Beyond St. John’s"

September 30, 2024  | VOCM

CFY's Director of Integrated Youth Services (IYS) shares about IYS in NL and the recent launch of the Request for Proposals 

September 27, 2024  | VOCM Open Line (Timestamp: 30:06)

CBC Here & Now Covers Choices for Youth's Announcement to Launch RFP for Two New Integrated Youth Services Sites in Rural NL

September 23, 2024  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 10:01)

"Choices for Youth moving ahead with expansion plans with province’s help"

September 23, 2024  | NTV Evening News Hour

"Rural youth can be in crisis too, says Choices for Youth, which is aiming to open 2 new hubs"

September 23, 2024  | CBC Web

"Province, Choices for Youth Seek Proposals for New Support Sites"

September 23, 2024  | VOCM

"Minister Abbott to make Announcement on Integrated Youth Services Hub"

September 23, 2024  | NTV 

AUGUST 2024

Choices for Youth provides update on funding challenges while waiting to finalize federal funding agreement

August 30, 2024  | NTV Evening News Hour (Select August 30, 2024 - Timestamp 9:29)

"Choices For Youth Exploring Alternative Funding Option With Feds"

August 30, 2024  | VOCM

CFY's Executive Director, Jen Crowe, on the Tim Power's Show to continue the conversation about federal funding

August 29, 2024  | VOCM (Timestamp 37:43)

"Negotiations ongoing to alleviate Choices for Youth federal funding shortfall"

August 28, 2024  | SaltWire

"‘Talks Ongoing’ Following Funding Frustrations at Choices For Youth"

August 28, 2024  | VOCM

CFY's Manager of Education, Employment, and Social Enterprise, Mari-Lynn Taylor, on Open Line 

August 27, 2024  | VOCM Open Line (Timestamp: 2:10:50)

"MARTHA MUZYCHKA: Devastating funding cuts to Choices for Youth shortsighted"

August 26, 2024  | SaltWire

"The Important Role of Choices for Youth in the Community on the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Show with Dr. Mike Wahl"

August 25, 2024  | VOCM

"Pizza, pastries and paycheque problems: Crust Bakery is on the brink of laying off 6 staff"

August 23, 2024  | CBC Web

"Marci Ien Set to Highlight 2SLGBTQI+ Initiatives, Funding Support in St. John’s Visit"

August 23, 2024  | VOCM

A non-profit supporting young people in this province says they've lost access to some funding. Choices for Youth Director Jen Crowe discusses how this will impact their services.

August 23, 2024  | CBC Radio

"St. John’s East MP Responds to Choices for Youth’s Funding Cuts and Program Reductions"

August 23, 2024  | VOCM

The Important Role of Choices for Youth in the Community on the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle Show with Dr. Mike Wahl

August 22, 2024  | VOCM

"Wakeham Questions Provincial Government Knowledge on Choices for Youth Funding Shortfall"

August 22, 2024  | VOCM

"Choices for Youth announces layoffs after severe budget cuts"

August 22, 2024  | SaltWire

"$16M Choices for Youth funding cut a 'complete surprise' to N.L. government, says minister"

August 21, 2024  | CBC Web

"Choices for Youth cuts jobs and programs amid funding concerns"

August 21, 2024  | NTV Evening News Hour

CBC Here & Now Covers Choices for Youth's Update on Significant Changes to Critical Service Delivery

August 21, 2024  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 8:48)

NTV Covers Choices for Youth's Update on Significant Changes to Critical Service Delivery

August 21, 2024  | NTV First Edition (Select August 21, 2024)

"Ottawa says Choices for Youth Funding Wasn’t Cut, Province Disputes that Claim"

August 21, 2024  | VOCM

"Federal cuts to Choices For Youth came as a surprise, minister says"

August 21, 2024  | CBC Web

CFY's Executive Director, Jen Crowe, on the Tim Power's Show discuss challenges in finalizing a $4 million federal funding agreement.

August 21, 2024  | VOCM

CFY's Executive Director, Jen Crowe, on Open Line to discuss challenges in finalizing a $4 million federal funding agreement.

August 21, 2024  | VOCM Open Line (Timestamp: 2:07:54)

"Choices for Youth Forced to Make Significant Operational Changes in Funding Shortfall"

August 21, 2024  | VOCM

CBC Here & Now Covers Choices for Youth's Update on Significant Changes to Critical Service Delivery

August 20, 2024  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 9:01)

"Choices for Youth lays off 16 staff, cuts employment programs after funding shortfall"

August 20, 2024  | CBC Web

Choices for Youth Making Extensive Cuts to Programs, Supports, and Workforce After Federal Funding Clawed Back

August 20, 2024  | VOCM

JUly 2024

Housing collaboration key for Jen Crowe as she steps into new role as head of Choices for Youth

July 22, 2024  | CBC Web

Choices for Youth is under new leadership, and we hear from the new director about the non-profit's new visions

July 16, 2024  | CBC Radio - St. John's Morning Show

20 questions with Jen Crowe, Choices for Youth's new executive director

July 15, 2024  | SaltWire 

JUNE 2024

Atlantic Mayors' Congress - Segment with Jen Crowe, Choices for Youth

June 21, 2024  | GaleForceWins

CFY on the Tim Powers Show

June 17, 2024  | VOCM (Timestamp 32:40)

 

MAY 2024

Spring Cleaning (Mari-Lynn Taylor and Matt Dines with CFY joins the conversation to shine light on CFY Social Enterprise 'Neighbourhood')

May 15, 2024  | The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

April 2024

"$4.3M for Integrated Youth Services" on Issues & Answers

April 28, 2024  | NTV

"A plan to build ‘youth hubs’....we spoke with Choices For Youth about their plan to help young people access housing services"

April 17, 2024  | CBC 

"We’ll be really helping people': Group of young people working on establishing youth service hubs across rural N.L."

April 05, 2024  | SaltWire

Budget 2024: $4.3M for Integrated Youth Services 

April 03, 2024  | VOCM Open Line (Timestamp 44:55)

"In many communities, services simply do not exist': Choices for Youth expansion outside St. John's Metro will be a one-stop-shop for youth looking for support services"

April 03, 2024  | SaltWire

March 2024

"We stopped by Crust Craft Bakery on Pearson Street in St. John's"

March 28, 2024  | CBC 

“How do we end housing insecurity”

March 26, 2024  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

"$4.3 million investment announced in Budget 2024 for implementation of a provincial Integrated Youth Services model"

March 26, 2024  | NTV

"We're just seeing this balloon': Shelter utilization outside the Avalon increased ten-fold in the past four years, study finds"

March 21, 2024  | SaltWire

"Province’s “Housing Crisis” Extends Beyond Capital City: Study"

March 18, 2024  | VOCM

"New report looks at rural housing crisis"

March 17, 2024  | NTV

"Choices for Youth Receives $25,000 Boost from TD Bank"

March 16, 2024  | VOCM

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Choices for Youth and municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador launch report on housing insecurity in NL 

March 14, 2024  | VOCM Open Line (Timestamp 17:06 & 1:04:25)

“N.L.'s 'child poverty report card'”

March 12, 2024  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

February 2024

“What will it take to end homelessness?”

February 26, 2024  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

"Around 300 people walked through downtown St. John's to support youth in need"

February 25, 2024  | CBC Web

"Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Being Held in Support of Choices for Youth"

February 24, 2024  | VOCM

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"Choices for Youth; ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser"

February 24, 2024  | NTV

"Growing number of youth involved in serious crime"

February 23, 2024  | NTV

"New report shows 18 per cent of youth under 17 in NL live in poverty"

February 16, 2024  | NTV

"Child Poverty in NL On The Rise Post-Pandemic: Report"

February 16, 2024  | VOCM

“Coldest Night of the Year”

February 12, 2024  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

"Choices for Youth Touts Benefits of New Innovation Hub"

February 12, 2024  | VOCM

"Choices For Youth to open new social enterprise hub"

February 09, 2024  | NTV

"New look for a new century: Choices for Youth breathes new life into 1920s St. John's building"

February 09, 2024  | CBC Web

CBC Here & Now Covers Infrastructure Announcement for Choices for Youth's new Youth Social Enterprise & Innovation Hub

February 09, 2024  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 21:10)


 

November 2023

CBC Here & Now Covers Provincial Government Announces a New Poverty Reduction Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador

November 08, 2023  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 45:15)

"Local Physician Advocating for Free Naloxone Kits at Pharmacies"

November 08, 2023  | VOCM


 

"Coalition speaks out about need for more harm reduction"

November 07, 2023  | NTV


 

"'People are going to die out here': First snow sounds alarm on N.L. housing crisis"

November 03, 2023  | SaltWire

October 2023

"Choices for Youth: Demand for Housing and Wrap Around Supports Greater Than Ever"

October 26, 2023  | VOCM


 

"Government tackling social determinants of health"

October 25, 2023  |  NTV

 

September 2023
 

"Despite Additional Housing Projects, Critical Need for Emergency Shelter and Affordable Housing Remains"

September 30, 2023  | VOCM

"Housing minister says N.L. government doing its best to keep up with demand"

September 29, 2023  | CBC Web

CBC Here & Now Covers Funding Announcement Friday at St. John's City Hall

September 29, 2023  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 7:12)

"Province announced changes to income support system"

September 21, 2023  |  NTV


 

CBC Here & Now Covers Employment Stability Pilot Expansion Announcement

September 21, 2023  | CBC Here & Now (Timestamp 6:56)

"N.L. boosting payments and expanding program for people on income support entering or returning to workforce"

September 21, 2023  | CBC Web



 

"Province Expands Employment Stability Pilot Program'"

September 21, 2023  | VOCM


 

"Province announces first 'Well-Being Week'"

September 06, 2023  | Saltwire

 

 

August 2023

"OPINION: A look at the progress and the work ahead in building an effective mental health and addictions system in N.L."

August 30, 2023  | Saltwire

 

"Abandoned gas station in St. John’s gets pumped up with a new purpose"

August 29, 2023  | Daily Commercial News

"Choices for Youth Redeveloping Old Gruchy’s Garage Building in St. John’s"

August 22, 2023  |  VOCM

"Calls for government to take action to curb youth involved in serious crimes"

August 13, 2023  |  NTV

Sheldon Pollett, Executive Director of CFY joins Paddy Daley to provide insight and clarification in response to a concerned neighbour of a young person connected with CFY programming. Sheldon Pollett also shares information about CFY's vision for its new social enterprise hub. 

August 10, 2023  |  VOCM (Open Line) 

“What is social innovation and how might it help communities”

August 09, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

“Choices for Youth has big plans for century-old building in St. John's”

August 08, 2023  |  CBC Web 

"Choices for Youth opening new locations of popular social enterprises Neighbourhood and Crust Craft Bakery as part of social enterprise hub" 

August 04, 2023  |   SaltWire 

July 2023

“Community groups and business owners are worried about downtown St. John's violence, but police say incidents aren't being reported” 

July 21, 2023  |  SaltWire 

JuNE 2023

“Live on location at Crust Craft Bakery and Pizzeria in St. John’s” 

June 02, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio) 

 

MAY 2023

“Choices for Youth, Impact Construction to Offer Skilled Trades Program" 

May 18, 2023  |  VOCM 

“Mothers needing more help as cost of living rises" 

May 14, 2023  |  NTV

APRIL 2023

“What are solutions to housing and homelessness issues in rural N.L.?” 

April 14, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio)


 

“How do we stop surging homelessness in St. John's?” 

April 06, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio)

March 2023

“How to help youth with mental health and addictions” 

March 30, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio)


 

“What impact can social innovation have on our communities” 

March 24, 2023  |  The Signal with Adam Walsh (CBC Radio)

February 2023

“Choices for Youth Surpasses Coldest Night of the Year Fundraising Goal” 

February 27, 2023  |  VOCM

“'Think about how cold you are': St. John's fundraiser has donors walk in the shoes of homeless youth” 

February 26, 2023  |  CBC Web

January 2023

“Launch of new income support program 'a long time coming,' says advocate” 

January 19, 2023  |  CBC Web

“Province Launches New Employment Support Pilot Program with Choices for Youth, Stella’s Circle” 

January 18, 2023  |  VOCM

MEDIA RELEASES & Announcements

2024

"Request for Proposals Launched for Two New Provincial Integrated Youth Services Hubs"

September 23, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Media Advisory: Minister Abbott to Join Choices for Youth for Announcement on Integrated Youth Services Hub"

September 20, 2024  |  by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 

"Choices for Youth Provides More Information on Federal Funding Timeline"

August 22, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Hundreds of Vulnerable Choices for Youth Program Participants Impacted by Lack of Approved Federal Funding Agreement"

August 20, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Choices for Youth Hosting Media Availability to Provide Update on Significant Changes to Critical Service Delivery"

August 20, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Choices for Youth Announces New Executive Director"

July 08, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Long-Time Choices for Youth Executive Director, Sheldon Pollett, Accepts Top Role at Raising the Roof "

April 10, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"$4.3 million investment announced in Budget 2024 for implementation of a provincial Integrated Youth Services model"

March 26, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"New Report Calls for Action to Address Rural Housing Crisis."

March 13, 2024  |  by Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador

"TD Bank Group Provides Gift to Choices for Youth."

March 12, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"Choices for Youth (CFY) is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year WALK"

February 24, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"The Jimmy Pratt Foundation and Choices for Youth Release Report Card on Child and Family Poverty"

February 15, 2024  |  by Choices for Youth

"New youth innovation hub coming to St. John's"

February 09, 2024  |  by Government of Canada (Infrastructure Canada) 

2023

"NL Harm Reduction Summit hosted in response to 23 substance use-related deaths"

November 07, 2023  |  by Choices for Youth

"Choices for Youth Hosting Federation of Integrated Youth Services Annual Convening in St. John’s"

October 26, 2023  |  by Choices for Youth

"Canada announces rapid housing funding for St. John’s"

September 29, 2023  |  by Government of Canada (Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation) 

"Canada Announces Rapid Housing Funding for St. John’s"

September 29, 2023  |  by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Children, Seniors and Social Development) 

"Provincial Government Expands the Employment Stability Pilot"

September 21, 2023  |  by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Children, Seniors and Social Development) 

"Premier Furey Announces the Launch of Well-Being Week 2023"

September 06, 2023  |  by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Executive Council) 

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"Western NL Food Hub’s Grand Opening Celebrates Local Food"

August 31, 2023  |  by Food First NL 

"Youth With Lived Experience Launch Provincial-Wide Youth Food Survey"

June 15, 2023  |  by Choices for Youth 

"Choices for Youth Hosting Event on Integrated Youth Services in Newfoundland & Labrador"

April 27, 2023  |  by Choices for Youth 

"Coldest Night of the Year 2023 by Choices for Youth"  

February 24, 2023  |  by Choices for Youth

"New Employment Support Stability Pilot Project Officially Launched"

January 18, 2023  |  by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Children, Seniors and Social Development)

 

Relevant News

2023

"Food First N.L. reopens food network to fight regional food insecurity" 

September 01, 2023  |   CBC

"Western NL Food Hub Grand Opening on Wednesday" 

August 29, 2023  |   VOCM

"This N.L. man spent 20 years addicted to opiates — and says forced treatment laws would have killed him" 

August 24, 2023  |   CBC

"Atlantic Social Impact Exchange Summit to be held in St. John’s in September" 

August 17, 2023  |   NTV 

"NDP calling on government to do more to reduce harm from drug addiction" 

August 07, 2023  |   VOCM

"St. John’s Mayor Says Safe Injection Site Must Be Headed By Province" 

August 01, 2023  |   VOCM

"'Get it together,' says advocate after 2 more die to suspected drug overdose" 

July 31, 2023  |   CBC Web

"Opposition says opioid crisis needs a multi-faceted response from government" 

July 31, 2023  |   NTV

"Western NL Food Hub Launches Online Store" 

July 31, 2023  |   VOCM

"Housing advocates in N.L. calling for rent control after report highlights struggle for low earners" 

July 20, 2023  |   CBC Web

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