The Odd Squad
I know this is a little late, but we’ve been so incredibly busy this past month I almost forgot! Averbach Mortages and Belmont Properties participated as GOLD sponsors for the Odd Squad’s 2nd Annual ON TRACK Gala. This event was to raise money to fund the services and educational programs provided by the Odd Squad.
The Odd Squad is a registered charitable organization, started in 1997 by seven Vancouver City Police officers with expertise gained through their extensive beat work in the Downtown Eastside, and a passion for storytelling to make a difference.
Their Mission: To educate the public about the devastating effects that high-risk behaviour has on members of our community. Odd Squad creates high-quality, reality-based documentaries designed to give youth the knowledge to avoid the pitfalls of drug abuse and other life altering, anti-social and criminal behaviour and to assist them in making rational life choices.
Because of the increasing prevalence of Gangs throughout the lower mainland, the Odd Squad has also introduced Gang related videos and educational components into their program.
The Odd Squad is currently developing educational modules for youth, parents, and teachers on the issue of youth Gangs. This critical issue is in the forefront of everyone’s minds at a time when gang violence is spiraling out of control in metro Vancouver and across Canada.
Here is a sample snippet of their upcoming gang prevention program:
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If you would like to donate to the Odd Squad please call 604-408-9945. Be sure to visit the Odd Squad website to see the range of services, educational information and resources they provide to help keep kids and teens off drugs.
