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Together, we make a difference. Join us in creating a lasting impact in our community and beyond. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your support fuels our mission to bring positive change, one step at a time.
Our mission is to empower and bridge the gap for underserved youth by cultivating strong mentorship relationships, career exploration, and scholarships, while fostering a culture of community through service. We are dedicated to creating success stories without limitations, guiding young individuals to discover and pursue their unique paths to greatness.
Our Vision is to create a world where every student, regardless of their circumstances, has access to opportunities that unlock their full potential. We aspire to inspire a generation of leaders who give back, make a difference, and contribute to positive change in their communities.
Q&A Foundation Inc. was founded by Dr. Yvenka Quettant-Thomas as a tribute to two individuals whose lives and legacies shaped her journey and purpose: her father, Yves Quettant, and her lifelong mentor and teacher, Ms. Shaakira Akbar.
Yves Quettant was an immigrant from Haiti who embodied the essence of resilience and sacrifice. He worked tirelessly juggling two to three jobs to support his family both in Haiti and in the United States while attending schools. One of those jobs was as a taxi driver, a role that would ultimately cost him his life. In a tragic turn of events, Yves was shot and killed by a 13-year-old girl after giving a ride to three young passengers (13, 15 and 16 years old) who could not pay a $6 fare.
Rather than allowing grief to fester into bitterness, Dr. Yvenka chose to respond with purpose. She recognized that if those young girls had positive role models or mentors, the outcome might have been different. This heartbreaking event became a catalyst for change.
Balancing that loss was the unwavering support and guidance of Ms. Shaakira Akbar, Dr. Yvenka’s fourth and fifth grade teacher. More than an educator, Ms. Akbar became a lifelong mentor offering emotional and even financial support through every major chapter of Dr. Yvenka’s life, from her school years to adulthood. Ms. Akbar’s compassion, consistency, and belief in the power of education and mentorship reinforced the idea that one caring adult can alter the course of a young person’s life.
Q&A Foundation Inc. was born from these two deeply personal experiences one of profound loss, the other of enduring support. The organization exists to honor the work ethic, generosity, and academic values represented by Yves Quettant and Ms. Shaakira Akbar. Through mentorship programs, academic support, and community outreach, Q&A Foundation seeks to uplift and empower youth, especially young girls by ensuring they have access to the guidance, encouragement, and resources they need to thrive creating success stories without limitations one life, one story, one opportunity at a time.
Our mission is to empower and bridge the gap for underserved youth by cultivating strong mentorship relationships, career exploration, and scholarships, while fostering a culture of community through service. We are dedicated to creating success stories without limitations, guiding young individuals to discover and pursue their unique paths to greatness.
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