Through the CDF Freedom Schools model, we empower youth to excel and believe in their ability to make a difference in themselves, their families, communities, country, and world with hope, education and action. 

We provide scholars with rich, culturally relevant pedagogy and high quality books that deepen scholars’ understanding of themselves and all they have in common with others. In a multiracial, multicultural, democratic society, CDF Freedom Schools programs enable scholars to believe in their ability and responsibility to make a difference. All while instilling in them a love of reading to help them avoid summer learning loss.