Meet new board member Terris Thomas
(part of a monthly series)
How did you first hear or learn about Books for Keeps?
I learned of Books for Keeps back in 2010 when the Nonprofit launched and at the time was serving only Alps Road families. At the time I worked with FC-CIS in the same role I have now, but with the Whatever It Takes Initiative.
How long have you been volunteering or serving with Books for Keeps?
This is my first time working with Books for Keeps. But I’ve been encouraging families to engage since the program started.
Why did you choose to serve on the Books for Keeps’ board?
Actually, I love the mission of the organization and am personally a strong support of Literacy. I am incredibly happy to know that I am serving my community in an organization whose focus, vision, and mission is to provide children with literacy support and tools.
Have you worked with other non-profits in the past? Which ones?
I currently work with Family Connection – Communities In Schools of Athens, I have served as an Executive board member of Nancy Travis Project, Slater Foundation for Youth and Strong Base Inc.
What strengths are you bringing to Books for Keeps?
I think I am bringing my experience of working with families in our community. In that, I will be able to share firsthand their perspectives, suggestions, and concerns. But what I’m really excited to bring is my strength of joy. I work to be a person who brings joy with me into situations, and I’m excited to bring that joy to Books for Keeps.
What is your favorite memory from working with Books for Keeps?
My memories again are those from the start. I recall how the Neighborhood Leaders that I supervised back [...]