👥 Meet the Board
The TLLJ Thomas Family Foundation Board of Directors is made up of dedicated leaders who serve with compassion, integrity, and a shared commitment to honoring the legacy of Tesmond, LaTanya, Levi, and Judah Thomas. Each member brings unique gifts, experience, and heart to the mission of uplifting families and strengthening the community.
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📷 Foundation Leadership
The strength of the TLLJ Thomas Family Foundation comes from leaders who serve with faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to honoring the legacy of Tesmond, LaTanya, Levi, and Judah Thomas. Below is the official leadership team whose photos will be featured on the website.
⭐ Denita Thomas, Co‑Founder & President
Founder • Visionary Leader • Mother of the TLLJ Legacy
Denita leads the Foundation with purpose, faith, and a heart for serving families and youth.
⭐ Chonna Thomas, Co‑Founder
Co‑Founder • Family Legacy Advocate • Community Support Leader
Chonna serves as a foundational pillar of the organization, supporting its mission, programs, and community outreach with dedication and love.
⭐ Candace Thomas Goodwin, Vice President
Community Engagement • Donor Relations • Event Coordination
⭐ Lexus Rivers, Secretary
Administrative Leadership • Documentation • Organizational Support
⭐ Takisha Thomas, Treasurer
Financial Stewardship • Budget Oversight • Donation Management
⭐ Board Members & Support Team
These dedicated leaders support program development, outreach, scholarship review, and event operations.
- Katrina Pearson
- Marcus Person
- Gladys Harris
- Rosevelt Goodwin
🌿 Founders’ Message
From the hearts of Denita Thomas and Chonna Thomas, Co‑Founders
💛 A Message From the Founders
The TLLJ Thomas Family Foundation was born from love — a love so deep that even loss could not silence it. After the passing of Tesmond, LaTanya, Levi, and Judah, our family faced
a pain we never imagined. Yet even in the darkest moments, God began to reveal a purpose greater than our grief.
We realized that their lives, their joy, and their light were meant to continue shining.
Not just in our hearts, but in the hearts of every family we touch.
✨ Why We Serve
We created this Foundation to honor their legacy through scholarships, community programs, youth support, and healing events that bring hope to others. Every act of service is a reflection of the love they gave us — a love we now share with the world.
Our mission is simple:
To uplift, to encourage, to support, and to remind families that even after loss, light still rises.
🕊 Our Commitment
As Co‑Founders, we are committed to:
- Serving with compassion and integrity
- Honoring the legacy of our loved ones
- Building programs that strengthen families
- Creating spaces for healing and remembrance
- Ensuring every donation, every volunteer hour, and every act of kindness makes a real impact
This Foundation is more than an organization — it is a living legacy.
🌟 Moving Forward
With God’s grace and the support of our community, the TLLJ Thomas Family Foundation will continue to grow, expand, and touch lives for generations. We are humbled, grateful, and honored to carry this mission forward. Their love guides us. Their legacy inspires us. Their light continues to shine.
🙏 Closing Blessing
“May everything we do honor the memory of those we love, uplift the families we serve, and shine God’s light into every home and every heart.”
