Who We Are

We Are Creed was established to support literacy, because the love of reading will comfort, protect, and provide a future for readers.

We recognize the importance of this life skill and can tell stories about students that do not have books in their home. This is a tragedy in our minds. We hope each person gifted with a book will become a lifelong reader.

We officially became a 501(c)(3) in December 2018 so we are young…but mighty!

Quick facts: 

  • We are 100% volunteer.
  • Our board is 100% current and former teachers (3 elementary, 1 middle school, and 1 high school).
  • One of our board members taught another board member. Two serve on a school board together. Two played soccer together in high school. One is a former Illinois Book Flood Teacher.
The We Are Creed Board includes:
Stephanie Creed (President, 2018-2022), Teri Lyn Mannes (Vice President, 2020-2023), Katarina Kokoska (Secretary 2022), Janet Szykowny (Treasurer 2022-2023), Karen Ciango (Vice President, 2018-2019 & Board Member 2020-2023)
Barb’s Buddies includes Barb’s daughters, her niece, and her friend from college!

We Are Creed is not open daily as we are volunteer-run.
We do have a small room and will respond when we are able.
Our headquarters are located at:
We Are Creed
7475 South Madison #4
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630-655-4449
Info@WeAreCreed.org