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.
  • Several of our board members are current and former teachers (2 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. 
Stephanie President & IL/AZ Book Flood
Stephanie Creed, President & IL/AZ Book Flood
Teri Lyn Vice President
Teri Lyn Mannes,
Vice President
Karen Secretary
Karen Ciango, Secretary
Janet Szykowny, Treasurer
Edgaras Board Member
Edgaras Valecka, Board Member
Jenn SC Book Flood
Jenn Gooding,
SC Book Flood
Farrah MI Book Flood
Farrah Saunders,
MI Book Flood
Kristen Barb's Buddies - WI
Kristen Bernards, Barb’s Buddies – Wisconsin
Jenn Barb's Buddies - IL
Jen Hemmeler, Barb’s Buddies – Illinois
Ashley Barb's Buddies - IL
Ashley Ducharme, Barb’s Buddies – Illinois
Julaine Creed, AZ Book Flood & Barb’s Buddies – Arizona

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