The Twig
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      • Turkey Trot for The Twig 5K
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Our Board

Dianne Weed  is our founder and serves as the Chairman of the Board.  She brings many years of experience in the non-profit sector.
Dianne has served over 10 years for Pregnancy Solutions, a local woman’s resource center, as the manager of both the boutique and the client supply warehouse operations.  She is both a founder and a twenty five year volunteer for Venice Christian School, a local Christian school.
She is a mother of four daughters including one child adopted from the foster care system, and grandmother to five.
Lloyd Weed  serves as a director and as our treasurer.  Lloyd is a Licensed Florida Certified  Public Accountant with over 35 years of experience in both the corporate and non-profit business environments.  Currently employed as C.F.O. at Southern Spring & Stamping, Inc. in Venice, Florida and Stokesdale, North Carolina.  For over 35 years, he has served as corporate treasurer for twelve corporations in a multi-state environment. 
He is the long term trustee of a multi-million dollar profit sharing trust.  Lloyd is the founder and fifteen year director, treasurer and officer for Venice Christian School, a local Christian school as well as director and treasurer of Pregnancy Solutions, Inc., a local woman’s resource center.
He is married to his high-school sweetheart and is a father of four daughters and a grandfather of five, so far.
Janet Moore  is our store manager.  She comes to us with many years of merchandising experience as  co-owner of Nana's A Childrens Shop.  She also served on the board of Venice Main Street.  Janet is the grandmother of two children from the foster care system.
Roger Burgett  is a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force and is currently a Vice President of a Fortune 500 financial company.   Over the
past 20 years he has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations locally including Venice Christian School,  Pregnancy
Solutions, Inc. and Venice Church of the Nazarene
Mimi Bell  is a wife and mother of two and has a heart to serve through local and international ministries.  She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic in 2006 with a degree in Cross Cultural Studies and Communication.  She has worked as a Child Welfare Specialist for the Safe Children Coalition in the past; focusing on case management and transitional services to children aging out of foster care.  Currently, Mimi is over Community Development for Safe Families for Children in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.  Mimi is very excited to be a part of the Twig Team.
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826 Pinebrook Road  - Venice, FL  34285
Office # 941-220-7958
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The Twig Cares, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charity.
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A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state.
 Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.  
1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) Registration Number CH33398


  • About Us
    • Mission / History
    • Our Team
    • Our Programs >
      • Shopping at The Twig
      • Rooted
      • Community Engagement
      • Media
  • Our Services
    • Shopping Days >
      • Foster Family Registration
    • New Placement Appointments
    • TwigBox for Former Foster Youth
    • Twig Connects
  • Get Involved
    • Donate >
      • Make a Financial Gift
      • Become a Monthly Twig Partner
      • Sponsor a TwigBox
      • Donate Clothing Items
      • Shop Our Wish List
      • Host a Drive or Event
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Fostering Love Gala
      • A Taste for The Twig
      • Turkey Trot for The Twig 5K
      • Sponsor Our Fundraising Events
    • Purchase Twig Swag
    • Volunteer
    • Pray
  • Our Calendars
    • Shopping Day Calendar
    • Event Calendar
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Subscribe to our Newsletter