Media Coverage
For members of the media
We welcome and appreciate coverage of our programs and events. We have a proven track record of working with reporters under deadline to create stories that inform and inspire.
For assistance with your report, contact Director of Advancement, Nikki Kalvin at: nkalvin@hope4youthmn.org or 763.323.2066 ext. 102
Past coverage of HOPE 4 Youth
Food pantry receives overwhelming support after call for help – FOX9, July 29, 2022
HOMELESSNESS Looks Different? – Love Give Repeat, September 1, 2022
Ending Youth Homelessness in Our Communities – QCTV, November 18, 2021
Out of the Cold – CTN, November 21, 2020
HOPE 4 Youth Reopens Resale Boutique – CTN, October 30, 2020
HOPE 4 Youth Is Helping Twin Cities Youth during COVID-19, and You Can Help – Twin Cities Geek, May 2, 2020
Hope 4 Youth gets people out in the cold to raise money – ABC Newspapers, December 15, 2019
Season of Giving: Ensuring Youth Experiencing Homelessness Are Never Left Out In The Cold Again – HOPE 4 Youth ENews, November 2019
Blaine High School students sleep outdoors to raise awareness of homelessness – ABC Newspapers, November 2, 2019
Anoka City View Summer Newsletter – Summer 2019
HOPE 4 Youth hosts fundraiser luncheon at Edinburgh – Sun Post, June 21, 2019
KTIS Sponsor for a Day – KTIS, May 19, 2019
HOPE 4 Youth raises $60,000 during evening 4K – ABC Newspapers, May 14, 2019
Anoka City View Spring Newsletter – Spring 2019
Community leaders speak out about homeless crisis – ABC Newspapers, Mar. 31, 2019
Champlin Park students address homelessness – Press & News, Feb. 21, 2019
The HOPE Movement Helps Brooklyn Park Charter School Students – CCX, Feb. 19, 2019
Here’s how you can help homeless people during the dangerously cold temperatures around the country right now – Hello Giggles, Jan. 30, 2019
New HOPE 4 Youth programs aim to stop homelessness before it starts – Sunpost Newspapers, Jan. 29, 2019
HOPE 4 Youth Gives Homeless Teens a Warm Place – CCX, Jan. 29, 2019
TPC ROSE surpasses $1 million in donations – Quad Community Press, Dec. 25, 2018
HOPE 4 Youth president could spend days in the cold – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 24, 2018
Volunteers face cold for homeless youth – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 17, 2018
End-of-Year Fundraising Push for HOPE 4 Youth – CTN, Dec. 14, 2018
Out in the Cold 4 Youth – CTN, Dec. 7, 2018
WCCO Good Neighbor – Kim Zabriskie – WCCO Radio, Dec. 5, 2018
Minnesotans hold event to raise awareness for youth homelessness – KARE 11, Dec. 4, 2018
Spend an hour in the cold fighting homelessness among youth – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 3, 2018
Youth Voice: Detention Never Stopped Me from Cutting Class. Here’s What Did – America’s Promise Alliance, Aug. 8, 2018
Aquila Block Party – QCTV, July 2018
Brooklyn Park Child Custody Case/Homeless Youth Expert Segment – CCX, June 19, 2018
Everyone can do their part to help the homeless – St. Cloud Times, June 4, 2018
hope’s closet Segment (6:43) – QCTV, May 10, 2018
Champlin development ranges from alternative retail shops to new senior communities – Press & News, Apr. 27, 2018
The Darkest Night of Your Life 4K set for May 4 – ABC Newspapers, Apr. 26, 2018
Hefty beef jerky donation from wrestling team – Press & News, Apr. 19, 2018
TPC ROSE selects HOPE 4 Youth as 2018 beneficiary – Quad Community Press, Apr. 17, 2018
Next Day Animations Announces Second Year of Nonprofit Grant Program: Animations to Change the World – CISION PR Newswire, Apr. 3, 2018
Rotarians create pathway for homeless teens, young adults in St. Cloud – St. Cloud Times, Mar. 16, 2018
Center aims to end youth homelessness – Newsleaders, Mar. 16, 2018
CTN Community Update: hope’s closet – CTN, Mar. 16, 2018
County HRA sells four homes to nonprofits – ABC Newspapers, Mar. 8, 2018
Thrift with purpose at new Champlin-based charity boutique – Press & News, Mar. 1, 2018
HOPE 4 Youth to open resale boutique in Champlin – Press & News, Jan. 25, 2018
New programs, new possibilities at HOPE 4 Youth – ABC Newspapers, Jan. 8, 2018
St. Cloud, Duluth add homeless teen programs – Star Tribune Dec. 31, 2017
HOPE 4 Youth surpasses fundraising goal – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 24, 2017
Center will offer hope, services to St. Cloud’s homeless youth – Minnesota Public Radio, Dec. 9, 2017
Center will open in February to help older homeless youth in St. Cloud – St. Cloud Times, Dec. 5, 2017
HOPE 4 Youth hosts new fundraiser Dec. 14-17 – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 1, 2017
Anoka County human trafficking forum held in Fridley – Sun Focus, Nov. 27, 2017
Sex trafficking: ‘It’s right under our noses’ – ECM, Nov. 22, 2017
Human trafficking reaches far beyond the Super Bowl – Quad Community Press, Nov. 14, 2017
Crafting marathon to support HOPE 4 Youth – ABC Newspapers, Nov. 11, 2017
Sheriff Show Fall 2017 – QCTV, Fall 2017
Jam Hops opens doors at new home off Highway 65 – ABC Newspapers, Oct. 11, 2017
4K to raise awareness, funds for homeless youth – ABC Newspapers, Sept. 16, 2017
Heartland Tire Raises Money for Youth Shelter – Tire Business, Sept. 11, 2017
Home host program helps homeless teens in the suburbs – Star Tribune, Sept. 9, 2017
County gets more federal CDBG dollars than expected – ABC Newspapers, Aug. 4, 2017
County gets job training grant to serve youth – ABC Newspapers, Aug. 3, 2017
County HRA approves funding for HOPE Place – ABC Newspapers, July 13, 2017
Next Day Animations Selects 2017 Animations to Change the World Grant Winners – PRNewswire, June 29, 2017
Inspiring stories shared at first HOPE luncheon – ABC Newspapers, May 10, 2017
Two Tommies Take on Homelessness With Hope 4 Youth – University of St. Thomas Newsroom, Apr. 26, 2017
HOPE 4 Youth gets boost after losing bracket – Star Tribune, Apr. 16, 2017
HOPE 4 Youth comes out ahead with second place charity challenge win – ABC Newspapers, Apr. 13, 2017
The Chamber Report – QCTV, April 2017
Kids Cafe takes home the title – The Des Moines Register, Apr. 4, 2017
Anoka nonprofit reaches final round of charity bracket challenge – Star Tribune, Mar. 29, 2017
Sand Creek students warm community with blankets – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 30, 2016
Helping Homeless Youth – North Metro TV, Dec. 23, 2016
Season of Giving Back: Wild forward Chris Stewart remembers where he came from, wants to help young adults in same position – NHL.com, Dec. 19, 2016
Chris Stewart lending a hand for HOPE – NHL.com. Dec. 15, 2016
New Living Facility Opens for Homeless Youth – North Metro TV, Dec. 8, 2016
Housing for homeless youth now open – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 7, 2016
Apartments for homeless youths open in Coon Rapids – Star Tribune, Dec. 7, 2016
Local woman’s last wish granted by community – Quad Community Press, Nov. 15, 2016
Rotary club seeks ways to help the homeless – ABC Newspapers, Nov. 10, 2016
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office open house Sept. 13 – ABC Newspapers, Sept. 9, 2016
HOPE 4 Youth begins construction on transitional housing – ABC Newspapers, June 19, 2016
Council Approves Grant for HOPE Place – ABC Newspapers, May 17, 2016
New Hope 4 Youth director has a passion for helping teens – ABC Newspapers, Mar. 26, 2016
Panel presents opportunities to help homeless – ABC Newspapers, Mar. 1, 2016
Chain of Lakes gives to Hope 4 Youth – ABC Newspapers, Jan. 6, 2016
Coon Rapids To Open Transitional Housing For Homeless Young Adults – CBS (WCCO), Oct. 13, 2015
Coon Rapids approves apartments for homeless youth – Star Tribune, Oct. 9, 2015
Hope 4 Youth transitional housing approved – ABC Newspapers, Oct. 7, 2015
Non-profit hopes to create first Anoka County youth homeless shelter – Fox 9 News, Oct. 2, 2015
Services for homeless youth increase in the suburbs – Star Tribune, Sept. 28, 2015
HOPE 4 Youth housing project leaps first hurdle – ABC Newspapers, Sept. 24, 2015
Youth transitional housing proposal under construction – CTN News, Sept. 18, 2015
Hope 4 Youth hire knows what it means to be homeless – ABC Newspapers, March 13, 2015
HOPE 4 Youth Rum River Music Festival location approved – ABC Newspapers, March 9, 2015
HOPE 4 Youth benefits from “pay it forward” action”– ABC Newspapers, Nov. 28, 2014
HOPE 4 Youth Opens Doors to Homeless Youth – ABC Newspapers, Dec. 11, 2013
HOPE 4 Youth Launches “This is Not a Home” Awareness Campaign – ABC Newspapers, Nov. 9, 2013
HOPE 4 Youth to Host Fundraising Gala to Support Local Teenagers– ABC Newspapers, Oct. 25, 2013
Youth Resource Center Opening in Anoka – ABC Newspapers, Feb. 20, 2013
