Facilitated Youth Anti-Hate Dialogue and Community Engagement Session
July 11, 2026
Tuesday, July 14 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Mississauga Valley Community Centre – Programme Room
Building People. Strengthening Communities. Shaping the Future.
CACD is a Black-led, youth-focused registered charity that empowers young people and strengthens communities through education, leadership development, mentorship, STEM, financial literacy, career readiness, innovation, wellness, civic engagement, anti-hate education and collaborative community action. Rooted in Mississauga and the Peel Region, CACD works with youth, families, schools, community organizations, businesses, post-secondary institutions, and governments to expand access to opportunity, address systemic barriers, and create pathways from learning to leadership and meaningful contribution.
Grounded in the principles of equity, belonging, and opportunity, CACD creates safe and inclusive spaces where youth can learn, grow, and lead. Through strong partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations, CACD continues to build pathways for meaningful engagement and long-term impact. CACD is more than a programme provider—it is a community-builder, a partner, and a catalyst for change.
To empower youth, particularly Black, racialized and underserved young people, to progress from learners to leaders through education, mentorship, leadership development, career readiness, innovation, wellness, civic engagement, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to their communities.
A strong, equitable and inclusive society in which every young person has access to the knowledge, support, opportunities and relationships needed to realize their potential, lead with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to community and society.
CACD develops and delivers accessible, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed programmes that strengthen youth leadership, academic achievement, career and employment readiness, technological capability, mental wellness, cultural identity, and civic participation. Through collaboration with families, educators, community organizations, businesses, governments, and institutions, CACD creates pathways that connect learning with leadership, opportunity, purpose, and contribution.
CACD’s New Direction builds upon more than two decades of positive youth and community development. Learners to Leaders+ represents an expanded pathway for young people to move from learning and personal development to leadership, opportunity, purpose, and community contribution.
The “plus” reflects CACD’s commitment to providing young people with access to mentorship, employment preparation, technology and innovation, civic engagement, mental wellness, community safety and meaningful pathways into education, careers, and leadership.
With over two decades of experience, CACD has established itself as a trusted presence within the community—working closely with youth, families, schools, and partners to create meaningful opportunities for growth and development.
Through meaningful programs and partnerships, we create real, lasting change from the ground up.
Our youth are not just leaders of tomorrow — they are making an impact right now.
Tuesday, July 14 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Mississauga Valley Community Centre – Programme Room
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