Caledon OPP recently concluded the annual Youth Leadership Program held from Tuesday, August 4th to Friday, August 7th.
Since 2003, the Caledon OPP Community Mobilization Unit officers have been engaging with local youth to demonstrate the importance of community service, involvement, compassion, and leadership in their community.
During this four-day program, the participating students had the opportunity to engage in a variety of community activities aimed at giving back to their community while interacting with Caledon OPP officers and fellow students.
This year, participants helped improve our local ecosystem by removing invasive plants and helping to plant dozens of trees at a local conservation area in Caledon, in addition to participating in a community garbage clean-up at various parks and trailways throughout Caledon.
Participants also took part in a community car wash and food drive, helping to collect donations for charity. Both events were a tremendous success, thanks to the generosity of Caledon residents. Our Youth Leadership group raised just over $1075 for the OPP Youth Foundation, and approximately $2100, plus 1400lbs in non-perishable consumable goods for Caledon Community Services and The Exchange.
