Tri-City Transitions Society
Tri-City Transitions Society, a registered charity, was founded in 1975 to serve the Tri-City communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, and ever since we have been providing emergency shelter and social support for women and children fleeing family violence and abuse.
Tri-City Transitions supports all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and offers women and children a safe, secure place to rest, rejuvenate and rebuild their lives.
In addition, Tri-City Transitions provides programs that help families pursue peaceful lives. These programs include counselling and educational opportunities to empower women and children who want to escape the cycle of violence.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact us.
Vision & Mission
Vision
A society that is safe for women and children in equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Mission
To assist individuals and families experiencing abuse and violence by providing support, education, and advocacy in a safe and inclusive environment.
Core Values & Guiding Philosophy
Compassion
- We lead with commitment, respect, and empathy.
Trust Building
- As a team, we provide services through a collaborative, accountable, and reliable approach.
Diversity & Inclusion
- We foster a non-judgmental culture that challenges biases and recognizes systemic inequities.
Responsiveness
- We anticipate and adapt to the changing needs of the community to provide client-centered services.
Working with leaders in the field of intimate partner violence, Tri-City Transitions has developed a unique method of supporting women, children and teens who have experienced violence. Our goal is to increase their resilience and help them acquire the tools they need to change their lives.
We believe in fostering hope and providing client-centred and -directed support. Through our provision of programs and workshops, as well as our emergency shelter, we serve more than 1,500 Tri-City families each year.
Our philosophy is that power and control are at the heart of abuse, and we endeavour to provide women, children, and teens with the knowledge and tools they need to take back power and control in their own lives.
We believe in lifelong learning, program evaluation and adaptation to meet our continually evolving community’s needs.
We appreciate your support to help us carry on providing essential services to women, children and teens affected by intimate partner violence. By providing the skills and tools to enhance people’s resilience, we are working to provide a diverse and equal society free of abuse.
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Our Board Of Directors
The Board of Directors is a diverse and skilled group of women and men focused on women’s issues including cultivating hope for women impacted by violence.
Marilyn Craig
Treasurer
Marilyn Craig is a retired lawyer with a strong commitment to community. She has been on the board for 3 years and is currently Treasurer.
Sherry Shir
Chairperson
Sherry Shir is an experienced labour, employment, and human rights law professional. She has been actively involved with the Board for the past four years, contributing as a general member, Treasurer, and is currently serving as Chairperson.
Denis Boyd
Director At Large
Denis Boyd works part time as a psychologist in private practice with Boyd & Associates Counselling Inc. His areas of focus are marriage and family, along with stress/grief. Denis values the opportunity to help strengthen community life and is a long time active member of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam.
Brooke Lewis
Vice Chair
Dr. Brooke Lewis: Brooke Lewis works in private practice as a registered clinical counsellor with a special interest in emotional dysregulation. She is an active community volunteer with the Rotary Club of Coquitlam who embraces a compassionate, fun, and curious approach to life and work.
Atefeh Johari
Director At Large
Atefeh is an organizational psychologist with a background in Human Resources. She is an advocate for the latest person-centered methods to implement processes and practices to enhance the sense of belonging and collaboration in organizations.
Mary Michaels
Director At Large
Mary Michaels is a dedicated community volunteer with a long history of volunteer service. She has a passion to help others and determination to get things done. Mary is a marketing and account manager at Alliance Printing where her focus and attention to detail are key.