As a disabled individual who is currently experiencing homelessness and has been fucked over by the government and the agencies they fund....I feel it's my life's mission to see this project through. I have been a victim of the system, systemic barriers, prejudice, oppression, racism and many other injustices my entire life.
I was inspired by a fellow client at The Illumination Foundation by the name of Demetria Pope, who is the founder of a Mother's Vision, a nonprofit that focused on underprivileged youth. Our conversation was my initial source of inspiration:
The Giving Tree Opportunity Center (TGTOC) is a civic organization that will provide health and social services to disadvantaged communities. We are pioneering a holistic wellness approach to health that challenges and disrupts deeply rooted socioeconomic disparities, technological advancements and how they work together. We provide tools, resources, and guidance that empower overlooked and underserved populations of focus to reclaim dignity, strengthen resilience, and build pathways toward sustainable opportunity. By integrating community health, legal advocacy, re-entry support, and grassroots empowerment strategies,
TGTOC redefines what it means to deliver care—placing accessibility, equity, and collective growth at the center of every initiative. Our model is designed not only to meet immediate needs but to transform systemic barriers into bridges of opportunity, ensuring that every individual has the chance to thrive.
The Giving Tree Opportunity Center is committed to decreasing digital, health, and socioeconomic disparities in Orange County by providing equitable access to resources, education, and advocacy that empower underserved communities.
Pioneering holistic wellness to disrupt disparities and empower overlooked communities.