The Twig Cares

Name

The Twig Cares

Legal name

The Twig Cares, Inc.

Website

https://thetwigcares.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly financial gifts from individual donors. Tax-deductible donations support general operations and specific programs. EIN: 27-3577334 for matching gift programs.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Corporate employee matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to The Twig.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships of fundraising events including gala, food tasting event, and 5K race.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts ($20) and founder's book 'Dare to Dream'. Revenue supports organizational mission.
5. Clothing Donations and Resale: Accepts new and gently used clothing donations. Items not selected by children are sold to raise funds for socks, underwear, and shoes for foster children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Twig Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a free boutique and a suite of support programs for children in foster care and former foster youth in Florida. Its core offering is Shopping Days, a monthly in-person shopping experience where foster children (ages 0-18) select seven items plus undergarments, socks, a book, an accessory, and a hygiene product at no cost with personal shopping assistants. The organization is funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

The Twig Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a free boutique and support programs for children in foster care in the Venice, Florida area. The core offering is Shopping Days, a monthly shopping experience where children in foster care (newborn to teen) can select seven items plus undergarments, socks, books, accessories, and hygiene products at no cost. The organization operates multiple programs including TwigBox (monthly care packages for former foster youth ages 18-21), Twig Connects (life skills meetings and shopping for ages 15-21), Twig Tribe (caregiver support meetings), and Refresh Retreat (annual foster parent event). Additional offerings include branded merchandise (T-shirts), founder Dianne Weed's book 'Dare to Dream,' donation collection drives, and fundraising events (Turkey Trot 5K, A Taste for The Twig, Fostering Love Gala). The organization serves children from Sarasota and Manatee counties from its Venice location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TwigBox: Monthly care package program for former foster youth (ages 18-21) containing personal care and hygiene products shipped to wherever they are.
• Twig Connects
• Twig Tribe
• Rooted
• Fostering Love Gala
• A Taste for The Twig
• Turkey Trot for The Twig 5K
• Refresh Retreat

Products and services

• Shopping Days Free monthly boutique shopping experience for children in foster care (ages newborn to 18). Each child may select seven items plus undergarments, socks, a book, an accessory, and a basic hygiene item per visit. Open 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9am-1pm at the Venice, FL boutique with personal shopping assistants.
• TwigBox Care Package Program Monthly care package program for former foster youth (ages 18-21) who have aged out of Florida's foster care system. Boxes contain personal care items, hygiene products, and fun surprises, shipped to the youth's location. Sponsorship is $50 per box. Available to eligible youth statewide in Florida.
• Twig Connects Monthly in-person meeting program for youth ages 15-21 in foster care. Each meeting features dinner, a life skills speaker or conversation on important topics, and a shopping opportunity. Held first Wednesday of each month (excludes January and July) at The Twig office.
• Twig Tribe Monthly support program for relative and non-relative caregivers (kinship caregivers) who are not supported by the traditional foster care system. Includes meetings with speakers, resources, and boutique shopping access for the children in their care. Held at 822 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL.
• Refresh Retreat Annual retreat event for foster parents providing time, connection with other foster families, learning from speakers, and motivation refresh. Co-created and co-hosted with Foster the Family Florida. Sponsors include Jacques May and Venice Presbyterian Church Foundation.
• Twig Branded T-Shirts and Merchandise Branded merchandise including vintage crew neck, vintage v-neck, youth sizes, and 'Established 2016' and 'The Twig Cares' designs sold through the organization's online store at $20 per shirt, supporting the mission.
• Dare to Dream Book Book authored by founder Dianne Weed sharing her personal story of overcoming fears to accomplish her purpose. Available for sale through DianneWeed.com, with revenue supporting The Twig's mission.
• Community Collection Drives Community-driven donation events where churches, clubs, businesses, or social groups host clothing and item collection drives to benefit children in foster care. Past partners include Usborne Party, Cooper McGowan's Holiday Sock Drive, and Fostering Feet Shoe Drive.
• Turkey Trot for The Twig 5K Annual 5K run/walk fundraising event held at Legacy Park Trail in Venice, Florida. Open to runner registration and corporate sponsorships. 8th annual event scheduled for November 21, 2026.
• A Taste for The Twig Annual food and beverage tasting fundraising event held at The Venice Community Center. Features corporate sponsorships and ticket sales for community engagement and donor cultivation.
• Fostering Love Gala Annual fundraising gala event for The Twig, providing major donor cultivation and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Donation Drop Off Days Monthly donation collection events held the 4th Monday of each month from 4-6pm at 826 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285 (no drop-offs in December). Accepts new and gently used clothing for children newborn to teen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 466 children served in first year of operation (2016)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Foster the Family FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to co-create the Refresh Retreat for foster parents. The Twig and Foster the Family Florida partnered together to create the 2nd Annual Refresh Retreat in April for foster parents to connect with other families, learn from speakers, and refresh their motivation. Sponsors include Jacques May and Venice Presbyterian Church Foundation.
• Venice Presbyterian Church FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Refresh Retreat event for foster parents. Multiple year sponsor of The Twig's programs and events.
• Venice Area Board of Realtors YPNmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as 2025 Champion at Faith level. Supports The Twig through fundraising and community awareness.
• Suncoast Credit UnionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as 2025 Champion at Hope level. Corporate supporter of The Twig's mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Binky Patrol: Volunteer-led nonprofit that provides blankets and comfort items to children in need, including those in foster care. Comparable grassroots, volunteer-driven model delivering tangible goods to vulnerable children.
• FosterClub: Nonprofit that empowers young people with foster care experience through leadership training, scholarships, and peer connection. Comparable to The Twig's Twig Connects and Rooted programs serving youth in and aging out of care.

Direct peers

• Together We Rise: National nonprofit that provides items, support, and college resources to youth in foster care. Operates a similar direct-to-beneficiary goods model (sweet cases, beds, bicycles) and shares The Twig's mission of bringing dignity to foster youth through tangible support.
• Foster Love: National nonprofit providing birthday boxes, holiday gifts, and essential items to children in foster care. Mirrors The Twig's model of sourcing donated goods and distributing them directly to foster families and children nationwide.
• Comfort Cases: Nonprofit that provides duffel bags and essential items to children entering foster care. Comparable direct-distribution model with similar donor-funded supply chain and volunteer-driven operations.
• A Sense of Home: Nonprofit that creates home furnishings for youth aging out of foster care. Directly comparable to The Twig's TwigBox and Rooted programs serving aged-out youth, with similar focus on dignity and self-sufficiency for 18-21 year-olds.

Broad incumbents

• Baby2Baby: National nonprofit distributing essentials (clothing, diapers, hygiene items) to children in poverty, including those in foster care. Operates at much larger scale than The Twig but shares the model of sourcing donated goods for direct distribution to children in need.
• National Foster Parent Association: Established national membership organization serving foster parents. Comparable in serving the foster care ecosystem but through membership/advocacy rather than direct goods distribution.
• CASA for Children (National CASA): National organization supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children. Operates at much larger scale and broader scope (advocacy, volunteer recruitment) but shares the underlying mission of improving outcomes for children in foster care.

Regional players

• Foster the Family Florida: Florida-based foster family support nonprofit and current partner of The Twig (co-creates the Refresh Retreat). Operates in the same Florida market with overlapping mission around supporting foster parents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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