What Does The Mission
Adopt-A-Block do?
We recruit and
encourage
volunteers
of all ages to take
responsibility for
the litter in their
chosen block areas:
residential,
business or
green space.
We provide efficient
tools for
litter
pick up, and give
litter handling
safety direction for
those that commit to
litter pick up.
As part of our
community, we participate in
community
events
by
setting up our information
booths, provide
activities for the
kids and help with
event litter pick up
management. We also organize
annual
community litter
clean-ups, and target
heavily littered
areas.
We
work with local
groups and concerned
citizens to develop
solutions for the
litter problem in Mission. We
also provide School
District #75 with
an
education
program that teaches
students about
litter:
problems and
concerns, and how to foster
social
responsibility among
student. We
encourage students
to be
pro-active in
their approach to
achieving a cleaner
and healthier
environment!
The Mission Adopt-A-Block
Society Official Mandate
-
To increase
community awareness
of and participation
in litter control
efforts.
-
To organize clean-up
crews for all areas
of Mission and to
provide tools,
safety equipment and
effective leadership
for our crews.
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To work with
schools, community
organizations, and
concerned citizens
to develop solutions
for litter control.
-
To encourage a safe
and fun volunteer
experience.
The Mission Adopt-A-Block
Strives to Fight Litter
Through Two Main
Approaches:
-
Control the existing
litter problem in
Mission by directing
and supporting
volunteers who
commit to cleaning
up an adopted area
or street on a
regular basis.
-
Prevent further
litter by increasing
public awareness
through education
programs,
presentations,
community
involvement and
publicity.
*Want
to be a volunteer?
Or are you interested in
adopting an area in your
neighborhood or business
district? To support our
on-going anti-litter
efforts, please call (604) 826-9423
or
email
