The Tree House - Dedicated to Breaking Cycles of Abuse

Loren Wesley Vankirk heads Vankirk Electric, Inc., headquartered in Winder, Georgia. He brings decades of experience in the electrical contracting industry to the direction of the $50 million firm, which works with clients nationwide and is among the largest electrical contractors in the country servicing apartment complexes. Loren Wesley Vankirk is also committed to the Winder community, and is involved with groups such as The Tree House.

The Tree House reaches out to offer services to families affected by domestic and child abuse. The organization was founded more than 20 years ago, when a number of community leaders dedicated their time to creating a child-friendly place for young people to stay to escape abusive situations in their homes, and one that could provide abuse-prevention strategies to families.

The Tree House offers counseling and life skills education programs designed to break cycles of abuse within families, and to promote an atmosphere of caring and empathy toward children and families in need throughout Barrow County and nearby communities.

Its most recent annual report shows that The Tree House provided close to 2,500 instances of forensic services assistance, close to 1,000 counseling sessions for youth, transportation to hundreds of supervised visitation sessions, and numerous other services.

The work of The Tree House is made possible through the generosity of members of the community participating in the fundraising gala A Night of Hope for Children and other signature events. In 2019, A Night of Hope for Children raised well over $100,000 for the organization.