Reimaging the Future for Cats

In the last four years, we have achieved great success and growth, motivated by our goals of expanding access to care, supporting a high-performing culture, engaging our communities, and building financial resilience.

Looking ahead to the next three years with our new 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, we’re committed to centering our mission and values in every action to best serve our cats and the people who love them.

AT TREE HOUSE, WE BELIEVE…

Compassion powers us. Innovation fuels us. Togetherness strengthens us.
Respect guides us. Excellence drives us.

MISSION

We empower communities of caregivers to advocate and care for cats—while reimagining solutions for a more compassionate future.

ORGANIZATIONAL NORTH STAR

Tree House will be a leader in broadening access and creating transformative change in feline welfare across Chicago and beyond.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Amplify Tree House’s position as the leading organization for feline welfare by transforming access to veterinary care, strengthening community-based pathways of support, and advancing systemic solutions to reduce cat overpopulation.

Ignite a culture of learning, growth, and leadership at every level, cultivating a community where everyone feels valued and connected.

Grow a diversified revenue stream to sustain operations and expand our reach, while responsibly managing resources.

Build a digitally-forward, data-driven foundation that responsibly integrates technology and AI to support the organization’s efforts to scale and advance our mission.

Want to learn more?

Read more about what we do here, or check out ways to get involved!