What was the catalyst for the creation of The Giving Tree?
The Giving Tree co-founders have always had a strong passion for developing innovative ways to improve education. After working for successful companies in the for-profit sector and studying how they operate, they began to research the possible qualitative and quantitative outcomes that could be realized by community’s partnering with consultants who provided support to educational providers. The work of the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) was also a catalyst in The Giving Tree’s evolution. HCZ’s work is proof that efforts to address the entire community have a longer lasting effect on students.
