Nelson Mandela said “Lead from the back. And let others believe they are in front.” At Treetops, we think Mr. Mandela was on to something. New Americans can often feel like they’re “in the back,” struggling to keep up with everyone else...
By Jamee Kraai BraggVolunteer Coordinator It may not feel like spring yet in West Michigan, but we know it's coming. We're getting little glimpses of it in the yellow and purple crocus flowers popping up out of slowly thawing ground. Around here, we're doing some...
All month long, we've celebrated #WomenWho inspire, lead, create, persist, love, build, dream… the many things women are and things women do everyday! Here are a few of the remarkable women who make our community the place that it is: Amina Mohamed | #WomenWho...
By Rita ZoumbatlisLooking around myself at Treetops Collective, I notice each woman I'm seated with – each representing her country and each with a unique background, story, voice, and creativity. We smile as we catch each other’s gazes, looking at one another's...
We recently sat down with one of our Sister Circles' volunteer, Teresa, to learn more about why she felt called to get involved with Treetops Collective. Treetops Collective (TC): What led you to sign up for the Sister Circles program? Teresa: I was...
Angelique and Claudine were the first girls who showed up to our teen girls group last summer. It only seemed right that they name the group they were helping us create. They chose Gukura, which means “to grow” in their native language...
