Who is TIS?

"Team TIS" is made up of hundreds of incredible people from every corner of our community, who come together to make sure that local families in need have the time, knowledge, resources, and tools to overcome poverty and homelessness and achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Scroll through the page to meet some of the extraordinary members of Team TIS! Each one brings a gift of time, talent, treasure or TLC that makes our mission possible and helps transform lives every single day. Click the button below to learn about the many ways in which YOU can join Team TIS!

Meet Team TIS Monthly Profile – Derek!

This month, Sheila sat down with Derek, a guest at Evelyn’s Place who joined the program just one month ago. In this month’s guest spotlight, Derek shares a little about his journey to TIS and what his experience has been like so far.

Meet Team TIS Monthly Profile – Kimberly!

This month, Sheila had a phone-call interview with Kimberly, a mother of three who moved from our shelter to a three bedroom apartment in December. Kimberly shares her adoration for TIS and the support she continues to receive.

Meet Team TIS Monthly Profile – Jayme Dingler, Lip Sync Battle Originator!

Sheila Buckmaster sat down with Jayme Dingler, originator of our Lip Sync Battle, to talk about how the event came to be and how it has evolved over the years to become a community phenomenon.