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 (2 elementary, 2 middle school, and 1 high school).
- Four of our board members graduated from Lyons Township High School (La Grange, IL) & one is from Oak Park River Forest High School.
- One of our board members taught another board member. Two went to high school together and two attended graduate school together. Two serve on a school board together.
Stephanie Creed (President, 2018-2022), Teri Lyn Mannes (Vice President, 2020-2021), Mary Philips (Secretary 2018-2022), Joyce Gajda (Treasurer 2018-2021), Karen Ciango (Vice President, 2018-2019 & Board Member 2020-2021)
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
