Our Story
Honeybee Tree grew from a simple but powerful vision: that children and families deserve a safe place to grow, heal, and connect.
For twenty years, we gained firsthand experience building a thriving children’s business that became a second home for countless families. Those years taught us the value of joy, consistency, and community in a child’s life. Alongside that foundation, we bring the perspective of a certified mental health counselor and adoptive mom, whose work has centered on helping children navigate challenges with resilience and compassion.
Together, these experiences shaped Honeybee Tree. We know what it takes to create environments where kids feel seen and supported, and we understand the deep needs of families walking through difficult seasons. Our programs are designed to blend play, mentorship, and community, because healing and hope grow strongest when they are nurtured in connection with others.
Honeybee Tree isn’t just an organization. It’s a place where children and families can find roots, wings, and a hive of support to carry them forward.
Meet the Team
Brittoni Duty
Brittoni Duty is a wife and mom of three active boys. Her Christian faith is at the center of who she is and deeply influences the way she loves, serves, and leads her family. She has spent more than 20 years working with children and families, and has developed a deep passion for supporting people through both the joyful and hard parts of life. Known for her encouraging spirit and heart for connection, Brittoni believes some of the most meaningful support comes through simply helping people feel seen, valued, and not alone.
Founder and Executive Director
Tiffoni Brown
Tiffoni Brown is a devoted wife and mother to 4 beautiful biological and adopted kiddos. She serves as President of the Board for Honeybee Tree, Lead Operations Steward for Overflow Ministries, and Next Gen Coordinator at Springwell Church. She loves Jesus, family, meaningful connection, and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and loved, and is passionate about encouraging and supporting others.
Board President
Board MemberMatthew Haines
Matthew Haines is a pastor, nonprofit leader, and foster/adoptive dad. He serves as Support Pastor at Springwell Church, Chairman of the Board for A Home For Me, and a board member for HoneyBee Tree. Alongside his wife Ansley, Matthew is raising three adopted children through foster care, and his family’s lived experience fuels his passion for trauma-informed care, caregiver support, and helping churches serve vulnerable families well.
Board MemberNiki Mann
Niki is a Greenville native who has a close community of families navigating the journeys of foster care, adoption, and raising medically complex children. She centers her life around her faith in Jesus, homeschools her daughter, and invests much of her time in the lives of children and families. She believes deeply in the mission of Honeybee Tree because it offers hope, connection, and support while reminding people they are seen, valued, and not alone in whatever they're facing.
Tabitha Lewis
Tab is a devoted follower of Jesus, Bible teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother who is passionate about helping others grow deeply rooted in God’s Word. Through both life experience and years of ministry, she has developed a compassionate heart for encouraging and guiding others in their faith journey. She serves as founder and vision steward of Overflow with Tab Lewis and is also a corporate chaplain, communicator, podcaster, special needs advocate, and Honeybee Tree board member. She and her husband live in the Upstate of South Carolina, where they enjoy spending time with their growing family and serving their local community.
Board Member
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