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)

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

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

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

August 08, 2023 | CBC Web

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"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

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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

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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)

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MAY 2023

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

May 18, 2023 | VOCM

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“Mothers needing more help as cost of living rises"

May 14, 2023 | NTV

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APRIL 2023

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

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

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

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

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March 2023

“How to help youth with mental health and addictions”

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

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“What impact can social innovation have on our communities”

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

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February 2023

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

February 27, 2023 | VOCM

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

February 26, 2023 | CBC Web

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January 2023

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

January 19, 2023 | CBC Web

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

January 18, 2023 | VOCM

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MEDIA RELEASES

2023

"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

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

June 15, 2023 | by Choices for Youth

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

April 27, 2023 | by Choices for Youth

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

February 24, 2023 | by Choices for Youth

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"New Employment Support Stability Pilot Project Officially Launched"

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

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Relevant News

2023

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

September 01, 2023 | CBC

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"Western NL Food Hub Grand Opening on Wednesday"

August 29, 2023 | VOCM

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

August 24, 2023 | CBC

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

August 17, 2023 | NTV

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

August 07, 2023 | VOCM

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

August 01, 2023 | VOCM

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

July 31, 2023 | CBC Web

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

July 31, 2023 | NTV

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"Western NL Food Hub Launches Online Store"

July 31, 2023 | VOCM

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"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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