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8/9/2019 2008 Annual Report-PoCoMo
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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