Treetops Collective Blog

Dec 13, 2019

Business that Ignites Belonging

There are many spaces in this world that prompt us to consider our deficits––to analyze what we lack, the things that make us feel insignificant––and leave us trying to be who we are not. But at Treetops we are passionate...

Nov 26, 2019

Collective Update on a New Season

By: Dana Doll and Lauren Rahman Thompson An Update from Our Co-Founder, Dana: As I write this to all of you, members of the Collective, it feels more like a letter than a blog post. It feels that way because...

Nov 20, 2019

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...

Oct 16, 2019

New American LEADers

This summer we helped three members of our teen cohort participate in the City of Grand Rapids’ Leadership and Employment, Achievement and Direction Program.

Oct 08, 2019

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...