Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2009 Innovative Spirit Award - Winner

PoCoMo Youth Services Society

Since 1992, PoCoMo Youth Services Society has been delivering innovative programs and services for disadvantaged, marginalized an at-risk youth. A community-based non-profit organization, PoCoMo Youth services is a pioneers in engaging street-involved youth helping to reduce vandalism, violence, drug abuse and the sexual exploitation of street youth. 

PoCoMo Youth Services‘ primary program, ‘Project Outreach’, is the first after hours mobile outreach program for youth in BC. Their innovative and unique program actively seeks out and engages at-risk youth, offering a warm and safe refuge complete with hot meals as well as support and referral services including crisis intervention, street outreach and drug education.

PoCoMo Youth Services Society has made a difference in the lives of over 2000 youth in the Tri Cities and , in 2008, was awarded the ‘Group Crime Prevention’ award form the Ministry of Public Safety.