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Meet Brittney
Author | Speaker | Dreamer

Born in Flint, MI, and raised in Port Huron, MI, Brittney Sherell has arisen from being labeled a ward of the state, to becoming an author and founder of a non-profit to support youth in foster care. Brittney's book "A Suitcase And A Dream" chronicles memorable life experiences from childhood abuse and growing up in the foster care system, through the eyes of a child.

 

Brittney has now founded the non-profit, also named A Suitcase and a Dream, where her mission is to provide a sense of belonging and a reminder to never stop dreaming, for youth aging out of foster care. 

Meet The Team

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Dr. Kim Offutt

Secretary

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Christina Venditti

President

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Danyelle Ja'net

Chief Financial Officer

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Tiffany Wood

Board Member

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Shay Dixon

Executive Director

MEET FORMAT ACROSS THE BOARD

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Our Mission

A Suitcase & A Dream, mission is to provide a sense of belonging and a reminder to Never Stop Dreaming, for youth aging out of foster care. 

Our Vision

At Suitcase & A Dream is to create a supportive and nurturing environment for youth transitioning out of foster care. We envision a future where these individuals are empowered with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive. By securing identification, offering personal grooming assistance, and providing dream preparation, we strive to make a lasting impact on their lives. We also aim to eliminate the stigma associated with transitioning from foster care by collecting suitcases, writing empowering messages on them, and offering them as beacons of hope. Through our collective efforts, we aspire to reduce incarceration rates, unemployment, and homelessness among these youth, ultimately enabling them to build prosperous futures.

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We love hearing from you, and there are lots of ways you can get in touch. If you have questions, please reach out to our Team.

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