MISSION & VISION
MISSION & VISION
MISSION
DESTA empowers Montreal’s English‑speaking Black community through Justice and Culture programs that equip entrepreneurs, creators, storytellers, cultural innovators and individuals impacted by incarceration with the tools to build sustainable futures rooted in dignity, creativity, and power.
VISION
Our vision is a future where Montreal’s English‑speaking Black community thrives with full access to rights, opportunities, and creative power, shaping sustainable futures rooted in dignity, culture, and justice.
Our values
Generous Collaboration
We share what we know, what we have, and what we’re learning. Information flows, support flows, and we build a culture where everyone has access to what they need to thrive.
Honest Exchange
We communicate with clarity and intention, creating space for honest and meaningful exchange. Feedback is a strategic act of care that strengthens our work and deepens trust. We choose courage over silence.
Real Work, Real Growth
We value authenticity over perfection. Mistakes are part of the process, and naming them openly helps us grow stronger as individuals and as a team. We show up as we are and evolve together.
Together for the Community
Our internal culture mirrors the trust, care, and unity we want our community to feel. When we lift each other, collaborate, and stay aligned, our community feels that energy — and rises with us.
Our values
Generous Collaboration
We share what we know, what we have, and what we’re learning. Information flows, support flows, and we build a culture where everyone has access to what they need to thrive.
Honest Exchange
We communicate with clarity and intention, creating space for honest and meaningful exchange. Feedback is a strategic act of care that strengthens our work and deepens trust. We choose courage over silence.
Real Work, Real Growth
We value authenticity over perfection. Mistakes are part of the process, and naming them openly helps us grow stronger as individuals and as a team. We show up as we are and evolve together.
Together for the Community
Our internal culture mirrors the trust, care, and unity we want our community to feel. When we lift each other, collaborate, and stay aligned, our community feels that energy — and rises with us.