Cheers to Volunteers! – Tekia Thompson
See that smile? That’s what you first notice about Tekia Thompson. As a volunteer with Friends of University Academy, she helps in numerous ways, including stuffing envelopes and updating the database. In addition, she also works at After the Harvest and runs her own catering company.
Also featured in the October 13, 2018 issue of The Independent
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