Treetops Collective Blog

The Joy of Living in Community
I think I was about six years old when I first realized that everything my family had was made possible by the generosity of others. Not in a cliché or inauthentic way, but in a very tangible way. My dad...
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No Neighbor Alone: Give to Spread Welcome
Combat loneliness in our community by giving a gift that cultivates belonging. Last week, nearly 350 neighbors and friends celebrated three years of Treetops Collective’s work of spreading welcome and cultivating belonging in West Michigan at our annual celebration. Throughout...
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Creating Spaces of Welcome
By: Sandy Johnson, Treetops Volunteer I was introduced to Treetops Collective last August. I had heard about Treetops and wanted to know more–I wanted to see and hear about what they were doing. What I found were young, diverse women leaders who...
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Why We're Raising 100K in 100 Days
Just over a week ago, we gathered with 360 friends and neighbors to celebrate the welcoming work of the Treetops Collective community.It was a joy to share a delicious meal, hear stories from the women in our community, watch a...
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What Are You Waiting For?
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...
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