Treetops Collective Blog
We each have the power to make the world feel a little softer and kinder. Not only will that create a sense of safety for our neighbors, but I think we will also feel safer when we develop this connective tissue. The reciprocity and mutuality embedded in deep community is a win for us all. And right here, right now is the only ground we have to truly love the world.
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.
One of the most beautiful moments of the event was seeing our non-Muslim neighbors stand with us, offering their support and solidarity. This is the magic of World Hijab Day—a day where we create opportunities to learn, grow, and embrace our differences with understanding and respect.
