CREATING INFINITE RIPPLES OF POSSIBILITY

I Can Foundation

Our Vision is to empower under-recognized youth with the ambition, confidence and know-how to build any future they can possibly imagine.

CREATING INFINITE RIPPLES OF POSSIBILITY

I Can Foundation

Our Vision is to empower under-recognized youth with the ambition, confidence and know-how to build any future they can possibly imagine.

Programs

Learn more about the different programs the I Can Foundation provides to the communities we serve.

Volunteer

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Donate

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Contact Us

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I Can Foundation’s Inspiration

Elizabeth Sutherland – Co-Founder

Liz Sutherland grew up with literally no identity. She has no memory of the first few years of her life, other than the jarring experience of being dropped off at a stranger’s house when she was a child. She and her siblings lived with their “grandmother,” who abused and mistreated the children every single day. When she finally escaped that life, Liz was thrust into the foster care system. The day she turned eighteen, she was put out on her own.
 
 
Her book, No Ordinary Liz, chronicles her journey through foster care and beyond as she struggled to find her way in the world and discover her true identity. Along the way, this far-from-ordinary woman found out her birth story was more complex than she had ever imagined, filled with twists and turns that brought her through an incredible journey towards unraveling her past. This book, both memoir and guidebook, is designed to offer hope for those in and out of the foster care system, as well as support and resources for agencies, youth aging out of foster care and foster parents.
Elizabeth Sutherland I Can Foundation Founder
No Ordinary Liz Sailboat with Elizabeth Sutherland

About S/Y Wisdom

– Our flag ship program –

Everything we do happens through our 100-foot sailing ship Wisdom. Our captain and crew teach our students how to navigate life by navigating the sea.

The experience is centered around education, mentorship and cultural immersion. 80 days aboard S/Y Wisdom covering thousands of nautical miles teaching our students everything about sailing, navigation, seamanship, sea survival, scuba diving, outreach programs and meal-making onboard. Mentors will join us throughout the voyage to enlighten our students about potential career paths.

An Intro to S/Y Wisdom…

Our Partnerships

Every voyage is made possible by our network of passionate partners. From funding to time to supplies, there are many ways to become part of our program. Join us in giving underrepresented and promising young adults the transformative experience of a lifetime.

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