Anyone who lives in the city and its surrounding areas has heard of this man, a man who truly loves his city and county, sees the best in everyone, and is a mountain of integrity, Tillman Sims III. A man of color has never needed to be in his description as he wears who he is proudly when he walks into a room. Tillman embodies a mission, and when he leaves that room, you are positively impacted and forget about race or gender, but instead see the goodness in human beings.
Tillman has been the face of and an intricate part of the local organization TLC Fore Reading Pa. This amazing organization has spent the past few years developing unique programs for not only the youth of our city and county but for adults as well. Tillman strongly believes in the quote “be the change you wish to see” by Gandhi, so it’s imperative to make our presence impactful. Through the efforts of many on the team as well as the community, TLC Fore Reading Pa in its 7th year has developed multiple programs, that are fun, adventurous, and thought-provoking all while bringing the community together.
Tillman is also a proud father; he prides himself on being a dad but also on being a positive father figure to all he encounters. The passion that fuels his spirit is the driving force within all the TLC Fore Reading Pa programs. Tillman gains a feeling of fulfillment through being a present black father and will always take time to help and encourage other men as they navigate the tricky but critical role of fatherhood. Helping others “Find Their Why” is a mission held near and dear to Tillman’s heart, and in his signature welcoming demeanor he invites us all to join in being the change we all wish to see.
Palo Magazine
