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   T om Lewis Jerome Bouvier M.A. Welcome to PoCoMo Youth Services Society. This report reects PoCoMo’s accountability to you, the members of the Tri-City community. 2008 and early 2009 has been an amazing time. PoCoMo received two awards recognizing our successes and acknowledging the amazing work done by the staff and the board of directors. The Crime Prevention and Community Safety award fro Group/Organization, and the 2009 Innovative Spirit award from the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards. We are proud of our community partners, our staff, and a huge thank you to our supporters and sponsors. Project Reach Out launched a second bus thanks to the City of Coquitlam and Trans Link. This allows us to cover more of the Tri-City area on the weekends. We will double our buses twice a month, one night a weekend. The youth have really benetted from having two buses out on the street, and they think the second bus is “really cool”. As a reection of our hard work over 2008, we doubled our contacts with youth. We connected with 4600 young people (duplicated) and through our consistence presence have had a positive impact in the community and in the lives of the youth we touch. This speaks to 4600 youth valuing our service. We ar e in service. Not to x, but to serve. How can I serve? “Our Service serves us as well as others. That which uses us strengthens us. Service is renewing. When we serve, our work itself will sustain us. When I serve, I see and trust the wholeness. It is what I am responding to and collaborating with. From a perspective of services we are all connected. Only service heals.”(Thought s from Rachel) Over the past year, we have seen our prole raise signicantly. First through the awards we have been honoured with, but most importantly, the connections and relationships we have nurtured with the youth in the community. We have two after- school programs, a youth theatre group and ACRiX, a circus tricks and gymnastics program. We also piloted a middle school program, I AM THE CHANGE. It was a huge success serving over 30 students. One of the youth from the bus said, “ You guys are like adults, but so much cooler.” PoCoMo continues to strive to assist youth in reaching their full potential and create circumstances where everyone is safe, loved and celebrated. Our future looks bright with allot of hard work ahead. We are the little engine that could ... and does. We continue to seek generous support from communty and individuals, whom without, PoCoMo would not be as successfuk as it has been over the past few years. Sincerely, ANNUAL REPORT  January 2008-December 2008 Serv ing Y outh in The Tri-Cites Since 1992 2008 Crime Prevention and Community Safety award for Community Group/Organization, presented by the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. ... knows the street INNOVATIVE SPIRIT 2009 Recipient of the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence “Innovative Spirit” Award.

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   Tom Lewis Jerome Bouvier M.A.

Welcome to PoCoMo Youth Services Society. This report reects

PoCoMo’s accountability to you, the members of the Tri-City community.

2008 and early 2009 has been an amazing time. PoCoMo received two awards

recognizing our successes and acknowledging the amazing work done by the staff 

and the board of directors. The Crime Prevention and Community Safety award fro

Group/Organization, and the 2009 Innovative Spirit award from the Chamber of 

Commerce Business Excellence awards. We are proud of our community partners,

our staff, and a huge thank you to our supporters and sponsors.

Project Reach Out launched a second bus thanks to the City of Coquitlam and

Trans Link. This allows us to cover more of the Tri-City area on the weekends. We

will double our buses twice a month, one night a weekend. The youth have reallybenetted from having two buses out on the street, and they think the second bus is

“really cool”.

As a reection of our hard work over 2008, we doubled our contacts with youth. We

connected with 4600 young people (duplicated) and through our consistence presence

have had a positive impact in the community and in the lives of the youth we touch.

This speaks to 4600 youth valuing our service. We are in service. Not to x, but to

serve.

How can I serve?

“Our Service serves us as well as others. That which uses us strengthens us. Service

is renewing. When we serve, our work itself will sustain us. When I serve, I see and

trust the wholeness. It is what I am responding to and collaborating with. From a

perspective of services we are all connected. Only service heals.”(Thoughts from

Rachel)

Over the past year, we have seen our prole raise signicantly. First through the

awards we have been honoured with, but most importantly, the connections and

relationships we have nurtured with the youth in the community. We have two after-

school programs, a youth theatre group and ACRiX, a circus tricks and gymnastics

program. We also piloted a middle school program, I AM THE CHANGE. It was a

huge success serving over 30 students.

One of the youth from the bus said, “ You guys are like adults, but so much cooler.”

PoCoMo continues to strive to assist youth in reaching their full potential and create

circumstances where everyone is safe, loved and celebrated. Our future looks bright

with allot of hard work ahead. We are the little engine that could ... and does. We

continue to seek generous support from communty and individuals, whom without,

PoCoMo would not be as successfuk as it has been over the past few years.

Sincerely,

ANNUAL REPORT January 2008-December 2008

Serving Youth in The Tri-Cites

Since 1992

2008 Crime Prevention and

Community Safety award for

Community Group/Organizatio

presented by the Ministry of 

Public Safety & Solicitor Gener

... knows the street

INNOVATIVE SPIRIT2009 Recipient of the Tri-City

Chamber of Commerce Busine

Excellence “Innovative Spirit”

Award.

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PoCoMo launches 2nd bus

Donated by the City o Coquitlam & Trans Link, PoCoMo has the capacity to run two buses twice a month and one every

weekend. We will also be able to provice 4 nights a week over the summer period.

PoCoMo’s core program, Project Reach Out, recently won two awards. The rst after-hours mobile outreach program for 

youth in BC. We operate in the Tri-Cities communities of Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Using modied

24ft long shuttle buses and operating 6:00 pm to 11pm on weekends, we establish a consistent presence by traveling

to areas of the community where youth naturally congregate. We meet with the youth on their terms and their turf. We

support youth who are on the street and are vulnerable to exploitation, drug use, gangs, engaging in violence, crime, and

vandalism. We also increase yoths sense of belonging, connection to community, sense of value and purpose.

Staffed by a diverse team of adult youth workers, youth mentors, and volunteers, Project Reach Out actively seeks

out and engages street involved youth. We engage with youth, build relationships in an effort to strengthen their 

connection to the community and to help youth make positive life choices. Relationship building is a catalyst for

change.

Project Reach Out is often the rst point of contact for many youth struggling with drugs or other issues. We provide a

safe place for youth to talk with a caring youth worker. It also is the perfect medium to positively impact crime reduction

and reduce gang recruitment.Youth value our program and we do make a difference.

 

What Project Reach Out offers:Street outreach•

Crisis/early intervention•

Information and referrals•

Drug Prevention & education•

Brief one to one support•

Follow up support•

... A safe place to be.

www.pocomo.org

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Youth Action Team:

The Youth Action Team (YAT) is made

up of a core group of diverse youth

representing the Tri-City area who have a

 passion and interest in PoCoMo’s servicesand programs. The YAT team provides

input into PoCoMo programs and services,

as well as creating their own youth-driven

community initiatives.

If you are interested in joining the Youth

Action Team or just volunteering at certain

events, contact PoCoMo @ 604-525-1888

or check out the web site www.pocomo.org

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A

DIFFERENCE?

DETOUR Youth TheatrePoCoMo’s has launched youth theatre

troupe DETOUR. 10 youth participants

meet once a week where they have chosen

a theme, scripted a play, and rehearse

 preparing to share their world withthe community. It is raw, real and is a

reection of their lived experiences.

Detour will be available to perform

at middle schools, high schools, and

community performances.

You will witness the world through the

eyes of 10 teens who have the courage to

share their experiences.

 “The bus rocks!! People accepts us and don’t

 judge us. They listen to us.” - Sarah, 14 years old

I AM the ChangePoCoMo offers I AM The Change:

A 10 week program exploring social

responsibility and asset development

designed for middle schools. Creating

a safe and nurturing environment, this program involves open conversation,

activities and actions that assist youth

in exploring personal issues they may

face, and how they can contribute to their 

schools and community. The program

creates opportunities for students to

explore strategies to make personal change

that strenghtens their resilience, and

encourages the development of activities

that invite change in their school and

community.

ACRiX ProgramThe ACRiX Program (Applied Circus:

Radically Extreme) is for “at risk” youth

in the Tri-Cities ages 8-16 who are

economically, emotionally, intellectually

or socially challenged. It is designed

for youth who would not usually access

traditional sports. Each Sunday afternoon,

these youth learn circus arts activities

(e.g., juggling, acrobatics, group pyramids,

 balancing, trampolining and performing)

at Coquitlam’s Club Aviva. The training is

 being provided through two trained youth

gymnastics and ACRiX coaches.

A program designed by Gymnastics BC,

 partnering with Kid Start and club Aviva,

PoCoMo offers it in the Tri-Cities area.

ACRiX is a 10 week program that offers

10 -2 hour sessions on sunday afternoon.

Trained gymnists and supported byyouth workers, provide a fun and safe

environment for youth to enjoy and learn

circus and gymnastics activities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS ,

CONTACT PoCoMo AT 604-525-1888

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2008 RESEARCH IMPACT SURVEY

As a result of my involvement with the Youth Bus and theprograms the bus offers… Agreed toStrongly Agreed

My attitude towards the future is improved 73%

I feel a greater sense of belonging 81%

My drug use has decreased 33%

I feel safer 84%

I have a clearer sense of purpose 70%

I take better care of myself 85%

I know where to go if I need help 79%

I know more about community resources 67%

I have greater success in school 67%

I avoid crime & vandalism 90%

I feel better about myself 87%

I feel valued 78%

I am better able to resist negative peer pressure 81%

I treat others better 82%

I make better life choices 82%

The bus staff understands and accepts me 89%

The bus staff listen to me 91%

I respect the community more 74%

I treat people with more respect 71%

I consider how my actions impact the community 73%

I volunteer more in the community 57%

100 youth & 20 Community Organization/

Individuals surveyed said:

AS A RESULT OF THE Reach Out BUS BEING IN My COMMUNITY … Agreed to

Strongly Agreed

I feel better knowing the Reach Out bus is out there. 94%

I feel safer in my community. 65%

I appreciate the work of Project Reach Out. 94%

I would like to see more programs like Project Reach Out. 100%

I value our partnership and collaboration with PoCoMo. 87%

I knew the youth bus was in my community. 87%

I understand the role of the Reach Out bus. 79%

The Reach Out bus is making a positive impact in my community. 87%

I see the bus having a positive impact in my community. 87%

The services offered by the bus are important. 93%

There should be more outreach programs targeting youth. 93%

The Reach Out staff are approachable, knowledgeable, and professional. 79%

I am satisfied with the responsiveness of the program to my requests. 64%

I value collaboration of PoCoMo. 93%

I am satisfied with the quality of services provided by the Reach Out program. 93%

I value PoCoMo's innovative approaches to serving youth. 100%

Participants have expressed satisfaction with the services they have received from the bus

program. 71%

“The key to getting our youth on the right track 

is frst to have a relationship with them. They

are not always ready to conorm to societal

demands (Can you blame them?) at the same

time. When that teachable moment arrives, they

tend to look or guidance rom people who have

been supportive o their struggles, not critical.”

- Bruce Carabine- Principal Minnkehada Middle

School

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Coquitlam

40%

Port Coquitlam

50%

Port Moody

10%

!"#$%"&'(

2008 YOUTH CONTACT STATISTICS

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Contacts by Gender

Male

Female

under 12

15%

12‐14 years

49%

15‐16 years

29%

17‐18 years

5%

over 18

2%

Ages

!irst 'a)ons

4%

White (not

Hispanic

67%

Asian

3%

Mediteranian20%

Other

6%

!"#$%&%'()*

4602 Duplicated Contacts in 2008

Youth Served

Youth Served in 2005 - 1280

Youth Served in 2006 - 1789

Youth Served in 2007 - 2347

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7,85

7%

,601

%12

0%

7

0%‐

0%750

1%

58

0%

0%

950

1%

79,528

72%

15,89

1%

2,212

2%‐

0%

Expenses

2008

Amor34a3on

Automobile

Bank Charges and Miscellaneous

Dues, Memberships, Conference Fees

Jrant Kri3ng serLices

Insurance

Office

Professional fee

Rent

Subcontracted labour costs

Supplies

Telephone and 3li3es

Training costs

FINANCIALS & FUND DEVELOPMENT

REVENUES

Where do our funds come from:

Fund Development:

PoCoMo is hounoured to receive amazing support and involvement form the community. Being a small

grass-roots group, we are fully funded by grants, community fundrasing and donations. A special thanks

to the City of Coquitlam and Trans Link for their generous capital funds support.

Friends, businesses, groups and partners contributed to support PoCoMo’s outreach programs. The Tri-

City community continues to show how it values the youth of our community and the unique services

PoCoMo provides. THANK YOU for your support through 2008. Keep a look out for more excitingfundraisers in 2009. Check out our web site.

Dine out or Youth Fundraiser: The 1st annual Dine Out for Youth was a great success and we

thankk Pasta Polo for hosting the event. We were lled to capacity

at Pasta Polo where we enjoyed fun, prozes, silent auction and

great friends.

 

The 2nd annual is May 9, 2009. Held in Port Moody at the

Recreation Centre. Tickets $20 gives you a buffet, music, a

drink, rafes, and a fun family evening.

EXPENDITURES

Where do we spend our money:

Canucks Alumni vs PoCoMo AllstarsThe 2008 hockey fundraiser was a great success thanks

to the City of Coquitlam, all the volnteers, and the

Canucks Alumni. We look forward to the 2010 game.

The PoCoMo & Best Western PoCo Inn &Auites Gol Classic.

June 3, 2009 at the Golden Eagle Golf Club. This will be the

4th year for the event. We expect over 140 golfers and Canucks

 players joining us to “Golf for youth”. Details will be available on

PoCoMo’s web site. STAY TUNED, SPOTS WILL GO FAST.

Contribu)ons

income / City of 

Coquitlam

27%

Contribu)ons

income /

EnvisionFinancial

2%

Fundraising (net

23%

Interest income

6%

Membership

dues

1%

Tax receipted

dona)ons

41%

Revenue

2008

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PoCoMo AGM 2009WHEN: March 4, 2009

TIME: 7pm - 9pm

WHERE: Best Western PoCo Inn & Suites,

Port Coquitlam, BC

604-525-1888 / [email protected]

www.pocomo.org

PoCoMo Mission Statement:“To provide outreach support and services to

young people at-risk in our community.”

In-kind Support & Funders 2008

Alliance Printing

Artrageous Screen Printing

Aviara Inc.

Best Western PoCo Inn & Suites

CAPO Construction

Cartunes

City of Coquitlam-Capital FundChris Spencer Foundation

Coast Capital Savings

Coquitlam Foundation

Coquitlam Centre

Coquitlam RCMP

Coquitlam Tennis Club

Coquitlam Fire Department

Diane Thorne MLA

Diskin Photography

Envision Foundation

Gallagher’s Coffee Bar & Cafe

Golden Eagle Golf Course

Green Printing

Insul-Twin Systems Inc.

John Mitchell Hardie Foundation

LifeCare Medical

Maple Leaf Storage

Ministry of Children and Family Development

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Pasta Polo

Petro-CanadaPort Moody Parks and Recreation

Port Coquitlam Youth Services

Professional Police Association

Puried Water Store-Water to go

SMART Mortgage

Society for Community Development

Starbucks (Coquitlam Centre)

Sunrise Coquitlam Rotary

7-11

RCMP Foundation

20/20 Printing

TD Bank Foundation

TW Hawes CGA

Touch of Class Custom IronWorks

Tri Counselling Services

West 49

Vancouver Foundation

.... and many more individuals.

TESTIMONIALS

2008 BOARD of DIRECTORS

Tom Lewis

David Heard

Terry Hawes

Mae Reid

Kiyo Breiting

Elisa Kharrazi

“I it wasn’t or the bus being

around, i don’t know where i

would be. It keep me sae and

helps me make good choices.

I stay in school and am doing

the best i have ever done.

- Julie, age 12

“The POCOMO Youth Society is a great program or youth’s

to engage in. Whether it be at a summer BBQ or ater-hours

in the parks or the streets. POCOMO fnds youth’s who need

help whether it be someone to talk to or just a riend to sit

with.” - Amanda- Ride-Along

COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS