The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:

Media Advisory: Minister to Address Award Ceremony as Choices for Youth Honoured Nationally

The Honourable Paul Davis, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will speak at the Eva’s Initiatives Awards on Monday, October 29.

Eva’s Initiatives is a national organization aimed at creating long-term solutions for homeless youth. This year, they are honouring Choices for Youth, the St. John’s-based organization dedicated to providing housing, training, and skills development for at-risk youth.

The event will take place at 1:00 p.m., at Choices for Youth - Youth Services Centre, 12-16 Carter’s Hill Place, St. John’s.

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Media contact:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca

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