A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON

About Bryce’s Treehouse

After Bryce passed away, those who loved him were left searching for a way to carry his story forward.

Bryce’s Treehouse was born from that desire: to create something that not only remembers him, but also helps others. In December 2025, we became a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, transforming grief into action and focusing on efforts that support awareness, education, and a more compassionate approach to the challenges so many families face.

committed to reducing harm in Black, Brown, and indigenous communities

Our Mission

Bryce’s Treehouse exists to provide financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to drug policy and mental health reform. We are committed to reducing harm through the support of organizations that raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate the public, and advocate for progressive policy change.

We envision a future where harm reduction is practiced with love and understanding, and where Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities are no longer disproportionately affected by overdose due to systemic neglect.

This organization was born from a need to tell the whole truth about fentanyl and substance use—from a lens of harm reduction, equity, and mental health support, not punishment or fear.

  • We envision a future where all families—regardless of race, background, or zip code—have access to the mental health and substance use resources they need to thrive. A future where harm reduction is practiced with love and understanding, and where Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities are no longer disproportionately affected by overdose due to systemic neglect.

    Our goal is to help shift the narrative: from one of blame and exclusion to one of care, education, equity, and effective public health solutions.

Meet Bryce’s Mom

Kimberly Douglas, Founding Director

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Kimberly Douglas has spent more than 20 years working in nonprofit and political advocacy, focused on building stronger, more just communities. Her work has always centered on creating meaningful change and ensuring people feel seen, supported, and heard.

In June 2023, Kimberly’s life changed forever when her 17-year-old son, Bryce, passed away from fentanyl poisoning.

Since then, she has had to navigate unimaginable loss while choosing, each day, to work towards healing, to care for her well-being, and to use her voice in a new and deeply personal way.

Today, Kimberly travels, speaks, and shares Bryce’s story to help others understand the reality of this crisis and the lives it continues to impact.

In many communities, especially within Black families, there is a deep stigma surrounding mental health and substance use. Too often, that stigma leads to a silence that can have devastating consequences.

Bryce may not be coming home, but through this important work, Kimberly is fighting to make sure other families don’t experience the same loss.

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