SPLASH IT FORWARD 2021

Sixteen years, $5 million, thousands of lives changed.

For 16 years, the Splash of Red Gala has helped thousands of youth and families move beyond their experiences of homelessness, exploitation and trauma.

In March of 2020, when pandemic realities became clear, the Splash of Red committee knew that even more young people would be needing our help and immediately took action. They knew we couldn’t host our usual gala, so instead they created the Splash it Forward initiative, welcoming former gala guests and friends to fundraise and donate. Collectively this group raised $697,253 in 2020 and made a lasting difference in the lives of young people and families who entered our doors. To the incredible committee and everyone who participated, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude.

2020 By the Numbers:

186 Donors made 235 donations:

Double your impact! Building on last year’s success, Splash it Forward 2021 invites friends of Trellis Society to join the committee for a splash of DIY fundraising activities and COVID-friendly events. Visit our website to buy tickets, donate and participate in Splash it Forward 2021. Every dollar raised is being generously matched by an incredible family in our donor community.

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Your support is critical to the generational change achieved by Trellis program participants. With your help, we can continue to show up for youth and families that rely on us. Please consider signing up or making a gift today.

$697,253 Raised!

1200 km

Cycled or Rollerbladed!

26 Social media posts

Achieving 10,266 impressions

6 Fundraising challenges

12 auction items

1 safely distanced dinner party

3 fitness challenges

Thousands of warm and safe night’s sleep for:

349 youth sheltered or housed, 149 discharged to positive housing options

145 diverted from experiencing homelessness

564 Macrons baked and sold!

Increasing bicep strength and love shared

100 Radio ads including:

377,000 impressions

6 Committee members

1 Thanksgiving reimagined and delicious bake sales! who invested their hearts and souls into 200+ hours of committee meetings, telephone calls and emails to friends, family and professional networks