Planting Hope Project

Request a Tree

We are thrilled to hear of your interest in receiving a tree as part of the Friends for the Journey “Planting Hope” project and honoring someone who has been abused as a child by a member of the clergy, or by anyone else.
 

As a clergy sexual abuse survivor led ministry, Friends for the Journey believes that there is hope for those who have experienced abuse to receive support from our Catholic community, and, in cases of clergy abuse, to receive acknowledgement from the Church that did not protect them. God desires all to live an abundant life in a manner that honors past experiences, and we’d like to join you on your journey toward a more abundant life.

 

Whether you yourself experienced child sexual abuse, you are a family member or friend of someone who has, or you have felt called to advocate and show your love and support for those who have been affected by this abuse, we want to thank you for your participation.
 
Please take a few moments to read through the information below about the Planting Hope process. Then let us know which the tree you’d like to plant and contemplate who you’d like to dedicate that tree to. 
 
May the Lord guide you and honor your desire to remember and lift up someone harmed by past abuse.  We look forward to you joining our efforts to bring hope to others through this and other projects of Friends for the Journey.

List of Trees

Planting Hope was created by Friends of the Journey as a way that members of our San Diego community can show solidarity with one another and share a vision of recognition, validation, and unity with the members of our community who have been abused, as well as their families and friends. This is done through an outreach gift of a living tree selected by the recipient and dedicated in a brief ceremony to a loved one who was abused.
 
The trees we’ve selected to offer members of our community were chosen for their symbolic meanings, as well as their ability to thrive here in our San Diego area climates.  They can be planted in the ground or transplanted into a pot provided by the recipient.
 
View list of trees curently available below:

Fruit Trees

Ornamental Trees

Shade Trees

Tree Request Form

Now that you've been introduced to the various trees we'd like to Plant Hope with you with, please take some time to prayerfully discern your options and then fill in the information below.

Name(Required)
I would like to request the following tree (Please note: if trees have multiple color options I will not get to pick the specific color variety)(Required)
My tree will be transplanted into another container (that I provide)(Required)
I want to plant my tree in the ground(Required)

Considerations before you plant a lifelong tree:

I own my home and have consulted with my spouse or other people who co-own the home with me and have permission to plant this tree(Required)
I agree to call 211 prior to digging to ensure that I am not digging up gas lines or water lines.(Required)
I am renting and have obtained a letter from my landlord giving me permission to plant this tree.(Required)
I would like Friends for the Journey to help me dig the hole for this tree(Required)

Planting Dates

When are you most available to plant your tree? Weekends are most common. We will call you to schedule the best date and time.
I would like more information about ways to join and/or supporting Friends for the Journey in Planting Hope.(Required)

Supporting Friends for the Journey

Thank you for your interest in supporting Friends for the Journey! We are a ministry of survivors of clergy abuse and other supportive Catholic community members. Please consider coming alongside us helping to ensure that Planting Hope continues to spread the Hope, Love, and Support of our Catholic community to those who have been devastated by the trauma of child sexual abuse that no human being should have to experience.
Do you want to stay in touch with Friends for the Journey?(Required)
Do you know a survivor who may be interested in participating in Planting Hope?(Required)

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