ABOUT JUNIPER TREE
Our Company's name, Juniper Tree, comes from a quiet moment in Scripture where the prophet Elijah, exhausted and overwhelmed, found rest beneath a juniper tree. There, in his weariness, an angel came to minister to him — offering food, water, and gentle encouragement to keep going. It reminds us that even in our distress, God sees and responds, often through the hands and feet of His people, showing that the deepest healing can begin with simple rest, nourishment, and the quiet assurance that we are not alone.
During her years of in-home clinical care, Melanie Tims repeatedly saw the heavy toll that financial hardship, isolation, and overwhelming circumstances can take on both physical and emotional well-being. Those experiences planted the seed for a two-edged approach: create VitalSigns House Calls, a new company that comes alongside patients in their most vulnerable moments with full primary care in the home, and pair it with Juniper Tree, a nonprofit funded by the profits of VitalSigns and the generosity of local partners, to meet the practical needs uncovered during those visits.
Juniper Tree’s reach is not limited to the patients seen through VitalSigns. When churches, senior centers, or community members bring a need to their attention, they respond as resources allow. As VitalSigns grows, a significant portion of its profits will into Juniper Tree so they can serve the broader community with greater strength and consistency.
Mission
Juniper Tree exists to remove the barriers that keep people from healing and thriving. We provide free community classes and practical financial assistance as much as our current resources allow so every person can access the knowledge, support, and resources they need to feel better. When a VitalSigns House Calls clinician discovers a need during a home visit, or when churches, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or senior community centers reach out, Juniper Tree can step in immediately to help with medication co-pays, food emergencies, utilities, transportation issues, or procedure co-pays — giving that person their best chance at recovery and improved well-being.
Vision
A healthier, more connected community where healing is accessible to everyone. We dream of a place where no one chooses between medicine and groceries, where knowledge is freely shared, and where every person feels seen, heard, and cared for as a fellow human being.
How Donations Work
100% of donations go directly to the community. Juniper Tree is funded by profits from VitalSigns House Calls, Inc. and Community Partners so that every dollar donated goes exactly where it is most needed.
A Note from the Heart
At the center of Juniper Tree is a simple truth: every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. We recognize our shared humanity and approach every interaction with loving, compassionate care.