Treetops Collective Blog

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...
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By Tarah CarnahanDirector of Business DevelopmentLast fall, in the height of the hustle and bustle of our first major fundraising and sales season, one song, passed along by our team’s encourager-in-chief, Lauren, stopped us in our tracks. It was Michigan native...
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By Kate Kooyman When you arrive at my child’s school, the doors are locked. You press a button, and stand and wait until someone buzzes you in. That means I’m sometimes standing there with nothing to do but read the...
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By Peg Theobald, Treetops Volunteer I have big dreams and hopes for my two sons. When I first held them in my arms, my heart swelled with love. Like any parent, I am completely smitten and biased toward my kids....
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By Dana Doll, Executive Director At our last cross-cultural creative gathering we planted paperwhite flowers, while taking a moment to share what makes us feel welcome. And as I sat at the table with some of my refugee sisters, it...
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