Philanthropy Rules!
TreeHouse Office
TREEHOUSE
PROVIDING HOPE TO THE HOPELESS
F eeling hopeless isn’t uncommon – particularly in a year rocked by a pandemic, political divides, and increasingly depressing headlines each day. Amidst all this, TreeHouse is here as a ray of light for teens in need. Meet Kevin Ward, TreeHouse’s Vice President of Partner Network. A conversation with him makes you realize there’s a lot of good yet in the world. Read on to learn more about TreeHouse’s mission, expansion across the country, and transitioning their programs in the wake of COVID. FOR THOSE UNFAMILIAR, WHAT IS TREEHOUSE ALL ABOUT? TreeHouse is a faith-based non-profit based in Minnesota, and our entire mission is to end hopelessness among teens. For over 40 years, we have served teens and communities across the country through strong relationships, mentorships, retreats, and group activities. At our core, we’re about building relationships and providing hope. This year, our mission is more relevant than ever – in the midst of a pandemic with isolation so common. Hopelessness is not foreign – for adults and teens alike. It’s so relevant, and everyone can identify with it. WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE AT TREEHOUSE ENTAIL? My job as Vice President of Partner Network is to help TreeHouse meet our mission through partnership with churches, non-profits, and schools. Right now, we’re in 10 different states and have close to 50 partners across the country. HOW DID YOU END UP CONNECTED TO TREEHOUSE? Before TreeHouse, I ran an association management company in the Twin Cities – I worked hard for many years, but felt called to do something different. I didn’t exactly know what, so I took the time to figure out my next step. TreeHouse ended up coming up on three separate occasions from three different people – I was intrigued!
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