Treetops Collective Blog

As our community watched Afrikaner refugees welcomed by high ranking federal officials at the airport last week, many were left with questions: who is welcome in America and why? And whose voiced trauma and needs are believed and prioritized? 

All refugees deserve the same treatment, under the same process, and with the same support and resources. A just and compassionate system does not pick and choose whose pain matters more — it honors every story, every journey, and every hope for safety and belonging. 

At Treetops, we remain committed to creating a world where all are welcomed with dignity, where differences are not erased but embraced, and where belonging is not a privilege for those who assimilate best, but an aspiration all of us are working toward —  together.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Board Chair, Joanna Boer, an inspiring leader with a background in social enterprise and a passion for creativity and impact.

It started 5 years ago with a question.  What if Grand Rapids were the kind of city where New American women are truly welcome? Not just where their presence is tolerated, but where they can sink their roots deep and...