About Us

History of Access Youth

In 1993 PoCoMo Youth Services Society was incorporated, providing supports and services to youth ages 12 to 18 living in Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. In 2013 our agency expanded its services and programs outside of the Tri Cities and required a name that was inclusive to the new communities and youth we serve. PoCoMo Youth became Access Youth Outreach Services Society and continues to be an independent, community based charitable not-for-profit in the Tri Cities region.

As a grass-roots organization, our mandate includes the development and delivery of innovative programs and services for youth ages 12-23 who may be disadvantaged, marginalized, or at-risk. Presently, our services and programs are offered in the Tri Cities communities – Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide outreach support and services to at-risk youth in the community.

PURPOSE

Our purpose is to enhance the QUALITY of life for the youth in the communities we serve who are marginalized, isolated, hanging out on the streets, homeless or at risk of homelessness.  We achieve this by building RELATIONSHIPS with youth, offering timely and relevant resources, enhancing their connection with community, and strengthening their relationship with their family by bringing services to them.

Access Youth Outreach Services Society are pioneers in the field of “streetwork” and are making a real difference in the lives of street involved youth.

OUR BOARD

• Catherine Polonio, Board Chair
• Cathy Painter, Vice Chair
• Tanya Elias, Treasurer
• Taylor Vincent, Secretary
• Ami Gloshalia, Director-at-Large
• Corrie Archer, Director-at-Large
• Dianna Winslow, Director-at-Large
• Hanna Bowen, Director-at-Large