Trellis Society Report to Community 2022-2023

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REPORT TO COMMUNITY 2022-2023

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Trellis Society’s commitment to reconciliation starts with taking this opportunity to acknowledge our honour and privilege to live and work within the Treaty 7 territory. We acknowledge the traditional and ancestral territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika Nation, the North and South Piikani Nations and the Kainai Nation. We also acknowledge the other members of Treaty 7 First Nations, the Tsuut’ina and Ĩyãħé Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) which include Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations. In addition, the City of Calgary is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Region 3). Finally, we acknowledge all nations, genders and spirits who live, work and play in Moh’kinstsis, the Blackfoot name for Calgary, and Treaty 7 Region of Southern Alberta who help us steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.

Take a minute to acknowledge the land with Trellis Knowledge Keeper, Charlotte YellowHorn McLeod

TABLE OF CONTENTS TRELLIS IN THE COMMUNITY 2 GROWING FORWARD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS 4 WHO WE ARE 6 About Trellis 7 Who We Served in 2022-2023 8 What We Do 10 OUR IMPACT 12 Flourishing Framework 13 Economic Stability 14 Belonging & Connection 15 Mental Health, Well-Being & Healing 16 Cultural Support & Services 17 Impact Story: Housing Supports 18 Impact Story: Community Well-Being Supports 20 THANK YOU 22 Partner Spotlight on Calgary Foundation 23 A Legacy of Dedication 24 Core Funders and Philanthropic Community 27 1

TRELLIS IN THE COMMUNITY

Trellis works with people in the places and spaces that facilitate their growth. With locations across Calgary and area including Strathmore, our goal is to make finding the right support at the right time a simple, dignified experience.

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Trellis Family & Community Hub

Located in Chestermere/Strathmore

Trellis Society Main Office

Emergency Youth Shelter

Housing Supports

7 Group Homes

2 Supportive Youth Housing Buildings

2 Supportive Adult Housing Buildings

2 Apartment Buildings

Family & Community Supports

1000 Voices

Renfrew Hub & Preschool

Bowness Hub & Preschool

Pineridge Hub

Penbrooke Preschool

South Hub

Strathmore Hub

Westwinds Place

School-based Supports

Bowness High School

Central Memorial High School

Centennial High School

Forest Lawn High School

Jack James High School

Lester B. Pearson High School

James Fowler High School

Lord Beaverbrook High School

Nelson Mandela High School

Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School

John G. Diefenbaker High School

Crescent Heights High School

North Trail High School

Ian Bazalgette Junior High School

Hera School

North West South West South West South East City Center North East
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GROWING FORWARD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

A “trellis” is more than just a metaphor for support. It’s a guide for how we choose to dig in creatively and work towards generational change.

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Whether providing longer term intensive support or there for a brief moment when it’s most needed, we work to strengthen economic stability, well-being, mental health and belonging. Without stability in each of these areas, people are at risk of continually cycling through poverty, homelessness, unemployment and mental health challenges. Trellis provides a holistic blend of services that ensure individuals and families have what they need to go beyond the complex challenges they face and achieve lifelong well-being and success.

Over the last five years, the cost of rent in Calgary has increased by 25%. More than 80,000 households are in need of affordable housing options and one in ten of them are at risk of homelessness. Last year, Trellis supported over 2,000 individuals in their journey out of homelessness or prevented them from losing their homes. This was a 44% increase from the year before and we’re committed to continue addressing this growing need through proven and innovative solutions.

But it takes more than a house to help someone overcome homelessness and poverty. To be successful and keep a home, a person needs essential life skills such as knowing how to access benefits and cost-saving services and how to manage their money. They need confidence and skills to find a job and keep it. They need coping strategies to manage their mental health so they can keep functioning every day to go to work, put food on the table and maintain their home. They need friends and family around them so they have people to go to when they are struggling and need a hug or a friendly ear. They need support to parent positively and proactively so their children can grow up feeling loved and supported to learn and grow.

So many people take these things for granted in life. But many others have grown up in chaos and with trauma,

without access to these resources. This is why Trellis is investing in a whole person and whole family approach. To ensure people have all the necessary skills and supports to never end up homeless again and their children will not face those same challenges in the future. This is generational change.

People facing challenges need a friendly face and easy access to services like those offered at Trellis. To better meet today’s complex challenges, Trellis’ new Strategic Plan focuses on simplifying our organization so we can better serve. With the support of the community behind us, we’re making it easier for everyone to get the services they need, when they’re needed most. From housing to work experience, early childhood development to high school graduation, and everything in between, the team at Trellis works every day to provide supports that will make an impact today and long into the future. In the last year, Trellis has grown beyond what we’d ever dreamed, and as you read more in this year’s report, please know that it wouldn’t be possible without your support. Thank you! We’re so excited to keep growing with you!

Board of Directors

As a parallel to our Board of Directors, Trellis is guided by a Council of Knowledge Keepers. Thank you to the Council Members for your unwavering support, leadership and direction as we grow to be a responsive organization on the path of allyship and reconciliation.

Karleen Batty, Chair Anil Nayak, Vice Chair Alisa Sorochan, Treasurer • Christy Elliott, Secretary • Angel Yon Cristi Adams Christine Neff Erin Ludwig Gabriel Chen Rachel Chong Steve Spaulding Teri Buckley
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WHO WE ARE

One organization, countless ways to help

Trellis Society for Community Impact works alongside young people, families and communities to support their growth. Trellis meets people where they are in their journey. With support, people from all backgrounds are empowered to reach high, move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.

Learn more about Trellis

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ABOUT TRELLIS

Vision

A community where everyone can flourish.

Purpose

We support growth across generations.

The story behind our logo

Great things happen when we grow together. At Trellis, we believe that with the right supports everyone can flourish.

Person-centred

A foundational symbol representing the wholeness and interconnectedness of those Trellis serves.

Support

We provide supportive services for people wherever they are in their journey.

Growth

With support, people are better equipped to grow through life’s challenges.

Reaching Potential

People are empowered to grow towards their potential and reach their dreams.

person-centred growth

reaching potential support

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Trellis Society served 7,020 individuals and their natural supports. Plus, created 22,493 moments of connection and support through outreach and community engagement activities such as tax clinics, workshops and neighbourhood events.

WHO WE SERVED IN 2022-2023

4% of individuals served identified as gender diverse.

11% of individuals were Newcomers to Canada.*

17% of individuals served were Indigenous.

* Includes permanent residents, refugee claimants, people on student or work permits, and people who don’t know their status.

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OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Learn more about our Strategic Plan

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WHAT WE DO Housing

Emergency Youth Shelter

Trellis operates Avenue 15, Calgary’s only emergency shelter, for youth aged 12-17 years. While we provide a safe place for young people to stay in emergency situations, our focus is on helping youth get back to their families or to another safe housing option with positive supports.

120 youth found safety at our emergency youth shelter.

437 youth were supported out of homelessness.

Housing for Youth, Adults & Families

Through our apartment buildings and our funded Housing First programs, Trellis provides affordable housing for hundreds of young people, single adults and families each year.

2,058 individuals were supported out of homelessness or prevented from experiencing homelessness.

500 families representing 1,590 individual family members were supported out of homelessness.

Safe Homes for Children & Youth

Trellis provides safe and loving homes for young people through our foster care and group care programs where children and youth have a chance to heal and grow.

143 children and youth were supported to reconnect with their family.

108 families were supported by an In-Home worker to keep families together.

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Community Well-Being

Child Development & Parenting Supports

Trellis supports child development through preschool and after school programs at our community hubs. Parenting supports are also offered and our In-Home workers help families be strong, healthy and well.

590 children participated in preschool and after school programs.

334 families provided with parenting supports.

Cultural & Community Connections

Trellis provides supports for education, employment and settlement across the city. Specialized supports for Indigenous peoples and cultural connections are offered along with events for residents to feel more engaged and connected to their communities.

37 Indigenous young people attended Culture Camp.

Over 1,000 people were served by our South and Strathmore Community Hubs.

Mental Health, Well-Being & Healing

Trellis offers a wide range of supports for mental health and well-being through our clinical therapists, addiction counsellors and Circle Keepers. We also offer affordable counselling services to community members in Calgary.

331 individuals received counselling.

1,195 young people mentored to build social and emotional literacy.

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OUR IMPACT

A Community Where Everyone Can Flourish

Trellis offers a holistic system of care to wrap supports around individuals, families and communities at every stage of their life. We focus on generational impact by strengthening economic stability, well-being, mental health and belonging so that people can flourish. Guided by this impact framework and a holistic approach, those we serve build long term capacity to overcome barriers, so they and their future generations can achieve their dreams.

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FLOURISHING FRAMEWORK

A person can truly flourish when they have stability and capacity across three key impact areas. Using a variety of outcome measurement tools that capture both quantitative and qualitative data, our impact in these areas is regularly evaluated. We use the data gathered to make informed decisions about the services we offer and adjust in real time to best meet the needs of those we serve.

Economic Stability

• Housing

• Employment

• Education

• Income

Belonging & Connection

• Relationships

• Cultural Connections

• Family Cohesion

• Community Belonging

Mental Health, Well-Being & Healing

• Mental Health

• Positive Identity

• Optimism

• Healing from Trauma

Belonging & Connection

Mental

Health, Well-Being & Healing

Flourishing

Economic Stability

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ECONOMIC STABILITY

Housing • Employment • Education • Income

680 students from preschool to high school were supported.

89% of families experiencing homelessness improved their financial stability through employment and other income supports.

142 families accessed free tax clinics and received a combined total of $80,000 in refunds to invest back into their households.

77% of youth experiencing homelessness improved their employability skills.

81% of high school students served feel more optimistic about their future.

325 youth

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adults gained employment through work experience and readiness supports.

94% of preschool parents say that their children developed stronger friendship skills.

Trellis helped with financial support for delayed rent when we most needed support. I was able to get fantastic professional clothing for potential job interviews – after five years of no shopping I didn’t know my own size.

— Mom in housing program

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Family Cohesion • Community Belonging

10,348 instances of impact through community engagement with residents by 1000 Voices.

82% of children say they have more people in life that care about them because of after school programs.

Families improved their overall functioning by 80%.

Thank you! There is no way to sufficiently express gratitude for all we received. I now have a sense of community, friendship, new skills, leadership development, fun, inclusivity and creativity.

86% of participants in housing programs improved connection to their culture and communities.

BELONGING & CONNECTION Relationships • Cultural Connections •
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MENTAL HEALTH, WELL- BEING & HEALING

Mental Health • Positive Identity • Optimism • Healing from Trauma

28 youth supported out of child sexual exploitation.

Circle Keepers provided one to one support to 632 Indigenous participants.

3,114 counselling sessions provided.

Young people and adults increased their hope for the future by 75%.

Young people improved their sense of positive identity by 81%.

Individuals experiencing trauma and homelessness improved their coping skills by 86%.

Without Hera I wouldn’t have realized that my exploiter was gonna take me out of the country to be sold. That’s the biggest life change because it meant the difference between life & death. They also helped me get thru multiple forms of toxic relationships in my time there.

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CULTURAL SUPPORT & SERVICES

Trellis Circle Keepers support the well-being and cultural connection of people accessing our services across the organization. They come from different Indigenous backgrounds and are gifted the rights to different teaching and ceremonies.

Circle Keepers are connectors, teachers and cultural translators. By building bridges between our services and Indigenous communities (including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and traditional healing practices), program participants are holistically supported to improve their overall well-being and sense of identity. When people are encouraged and guided through ceremony and traditional teachings, opportunities naturally occur to grow positive relationships and community networks.

Our four Circle Keepers work across a broad range of services alongside Trellis staff to build capacity to better

support the needs of Indigenous participants. Our teams continue to grow through intensive staff training about colonization and understanding the impacts of intergenerational trauma. Additional land-based teaching and access to ceremony for staff empower them to be allies to Indigenous communities and grow an organizational culture committed to Truth and Reconciliation.

Facilitated 499 cultural ceremonies and activities .

Supported and fostered relationships with 26 Elders and Knowledge Keepers from the community.

Provided 97 instances of direct support to staff.

[Circle Keepers have] been huge for our families. Integrating a spiritual component to the work we do that is culturally appropriate is so impactful for families. We have received direct feedback from participants about how certain ceremonies have been so crucial in their journeys, allowing them to move forward. Home Fire ceremonies during move-ins, smudging and prayers after traumatic events in their homes, sweats and connection to elders.

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Impact Story: Housing Supports SUCCESS IN HOUSING NEEDS A WHOLE PERSON APPROACH

When *Leslie reached out to Trellis, she was about to be homeless. She was barely getting by with a job and renting a room that left her with only $80 after rent to pay for food and other necessities.

Leslie lost her job when her abusive partner became so controlling that he wouldn’t let her go to work. Her mental health suffered and she felt alone because her partner had also isolated her from family and friends. Then her partner caused property damage to her home and her landlord asked her to move out. Leslie found herself scared, unemployed and about to be homeless.

Leslie was connected to our housing team, but we knew she needed much more than a roof over her head to flourish long term. While looking for new housing, Leslie’s worker helped her reconnect with family and friends who could add to the emotional support she needed. With the extra support, Leslie felt strong enough to leave her abusive

relationship before moving to the new home her worker found for her. It was a room for rent for only $495 a month so she could also afford to buy groceries. With a safe place to live, Leslie found a job at Starbucks and after a short time was offered to take a more senior position. Leslie’s next goal is to get her own one-bedroom apartment and continue working on her mental health, which Trellis is supporting with. Feeling much happier with the turn her life has taken, Leslie is now looking forward to enrolling in University one day.

There are often myriad circumstances that contribute to homelessness – it’s not just bad luck that happens to some people. Usually, it’s a combination of circumstances that can include poverty, domestic violence, unemployment and mental health challenges. Leslie’s story is only one of many. This is why Trellis works from a whole person approach – because if we only solved the symptom of homelessness, people would never get a chance to heal and grow beyond the challenges they face.

* Name has been changed to protect the identity of the program participant

Trellis has helped me most with emotional support and resources. This made me feel safe to be vulnerable and ask for help with what I really needed, especially the uncomfortable things. I could never have imagined my life coming back together after losing everything!

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Housing Impact

14 buildings owned or operated by Trellis, housing up to 116 people.

2,058 people prevented from experiencing homelessness.

140 times youth were diverted from homelessness at Avenue 15 shelter.

200 calls each month from people seeking housing support.

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Impact Story: Community Well-Being Supports FINDING SAFETY AND SUPPORT AT BOWNESS HUB

The Bowness Hub is a cornerstone of the community, providing young people and families with a safe place for programming, resources and support.

At Bowness Hub, we know relationships are key to helping young people and families achieve their dreams.

For one family, the Bowness Hub made a huge difference during an incredibly challenging time in their life. Sam, a stay-at-home mother of eight children, moved to Bowness from the United Kingdom 16 years ago. She and her family settled into the neighbourhood and enjoyed the tight-knit nature of the community. Seven years ago, when her daughter was struck by a car and passed away, Sam found a place of safety, solace and support at the Bowness Hub. After her daughter’s passing, while she was extra protective of her children, she always knew they were

safe when they were at the Hub’s after school program. Each year, on the anniversary of her daughter’s death, Sam’s family has a tradition of drawing red hearts on their faces. When Sam went to the Hub that day to pick up her children, she was beyond touched to see that all the Trellis staff and the other children had also drawn red hearts on their faces too. Today, her younger children continue to attend after school programming, and through a subsidy grant from the Calgary Flames Foundation, she was able to send one of her children to a Trellis summer day camp. Sam has also shared how grateful she is for the staff’s support of her teenage son who is transgender. Knowing her children have a safe and inclusive space where they are cared for has helped Sam feel confident returning to school and working towards becoming an Early Childhood Educator.

The Bowness Hub is “like a second family,” Sam says. “Every one of the staff have such amazing personalities and souls. I can’t speak highly enough of them.”

I feel very blessed and very humbled that we have Trellis in our area for my children. I know if I’m having difficulties because grief and trauma is a whirlwind, I could immediately reach out to Trellis. Because it’s not just for the children, it’s for the parents as well.
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— Sam, Mom in Bowness

High School Graduation

Supports

A ordable Childcare

Counselling

Indigenous Cultural Connections

Bowness Hub Services

Parenting Groups

Employment Programs

Basic Needs & Housing Supports

Bowness Hub Impact

278 number of times the food pantry was accessed.

17 families accessed counselling.

143 children attended preschool and after school programs.

39 students supported to stay in high school.

6+ partnerships for specialized family supports.

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THANK YOU

You Are the Support Behind Trellis!

Thanks to the network of passionate and generous staff, funders, donors and supporters who make our work possible. You create a resounding impact on the young people, families and communities that Trellis serves. We hope you feel a collective sense of pride in the work accomplished and know your investment will resonate long into the future. Thank you!

A special and heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff team who work every day to make an impact in our community.

Thank you for your tremendous generosity! Let’s keep growing together.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Growing deeper in our work through support from The Calgary Foundation

The Calgary Foundation and their donors continue growing as an integral partner for Trellis and so many other community organizations doing impactful work.

The Calgary Foundation leverages the power of endowments and encourages donors to invest in the long-term future of our city and communities to cultivate lasting change, long after the initial gift is made. At Trellis, these donations have helped young parents with emergency funds to purchase winter boots and food for their children and to renovate our group home for youth who have been victims of child sexual exploitation. Most recently, the Foundation supported Trellis’ commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) practices. This enabled us to take concrete action with a long-term strategy to improve IDEA across the organization.

We are so grateful to The Calgary Foundation and their donors for supporting our work!

Supporting Avenue 15 Youth Shelter, Employment programs, Anti-racism work, Indigenous Initiatives, Impact and Evaluation and other areas of greatest needs.

A total of 36 gifts.

Highlights of Contributions to Trellis in 2022-2023

Gift Range from $250 to over $219,000.

Total Giving $832,364.

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A LEGACY OF DEDICATION

Celebrating a Remarkable Woman, Her Family & Their Commitment to Trellis

Ruth Beddoe’s service to Trellis Society and the young people and families it serves is extraordinary.

Ruth realized a long time ago, as she sat with her husband, Clive, in a lovely restaurant, how privileged she was. As they enjoyed their meal, she could not shake the fact that there were children in Calgary who did not have the food they needed to grow. The very next day, rather than just thinking about this troubling fact, Ruth acted. She phoned the then Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (now Trellis Society), and asked, “What can I do?” This is when her volunteer journey began.

Since that day in 1993, Ruth has done it all. She has worked the phones, leveraged her networks, given transformational gifts, supported transportation and capital campaigns, championed leadership transitions and served as the Splash of Red Gala Committee Chair where she has consistently surpassed her annual goal every year. Ruth and her family built a strong matching program and multiplied the impact. They would continue this generosity for the galas ahead.

To ensure that transportation would not be a barrier for young people and their families, Ruth and the Beddoe Family also purchased a 24 passenger bus for the Clubs. This was another step towards community building and ensuring families could access services.

In 2018, Ruth and the Beddoe family joined community supporters to help renovate the historic Renfrew Hangar location that has been the home to Trellis for over 40 years.

And then when Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary took a leap forward with an unprecedented non-profit merger in 2020 with Aspen Family & Community Services, Ruth and Clive were right there supporting the promise of this new bold agency by becoming Founding Partners.

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Left to right: Ruth Beddoe, Elaine Frame, Holly Goulard, Barbara Shaunessy, Sara Shaak, Stacie Carrigan, and Murlyne Fong.

Ruth leads the Splash of Red Gala to new heights

Under Ruth’s leadership, Trellis’ annual gala event transformed from a modest gathering into a hallmark occasion that brought together her friends, her family and her connections, united by a shared desire to make a difference. Ruth’s magnetic charisma, unwavering and tireless work ethic, and ability to mobilize support, played a pivotal role in shaping the event into the remarkable success it is today. From knocking on corporate doors, to sharing her passion for Trellis’ services, Ruth volunteered her time during every month each year to raise awareness and funds for Trellis. When the pandemic changed the landscape of fundraising, no one could have imagined what it would look like. Ruth showed endless and remarkable resolve to achieve the gala’s goals during a devastating and uncertain time. She led her committee with patience, motivating the members by thoughtfully acknowledging both their generosity and their desire to support Trellis. Ruth also rallied the community, and together they surpassed all previous records in fundraising. Thanks to this astonishing achievement, Trellis was able to provide thousands of warm night’s sleep for youth in shelter, diverted many individuals from homelessness, and supported families to stay together during the stress of the pandemic, while growing their resilience and hope for the future.

For over three decades, Ruth’s unwavering dedication as a volunteer and donor has raised over $8 Million for Trellis, touching countless lives. After more than 30 years of support, Ruth has stepped back from her leadership role. Her legacy is not just in the funds raised but in the spirit of camaraderie, the connections forged, and the hope in the hearts of those who have been touched by her efforts.

This year, the gala committee will also bid farewell to Elaine Frame. In 2012, Elaine was invited by Ruth to join the committee, and has been a fantastic and dedicated support. Elaine’s enthusiastic efforts in securing auction items, selling tickets, inviting donations, and creating an environment full of fun and purpose, added greatly to every year she participated. Her love for the programs that support youth was evident in every conversation. Elaine’s presence will be missed on the committee going forward.

Recognition has not driven Ruth’s passion to help – in fact she deflects much of the praise and re-directs it towards her committee and her family. Since that night in the restaurant with her husband, Ruth has been driven by a deep desire to help young people and families facing challenges. Her passion has enabled Trellis to help hundreds of Calgarians to grow and flourish over the years. In acknowledgement of Ruth’s legacy, we invite you to join us at the 2023 Trellis Society Soirée on Saturday, October 28th , where we will celebrate Ruth Beddoe and the Beddoe Family. Led by Chair Murlyne Fong and the Committee, the Soirée will return to the roots of the gala that Ruth created. The committee will ensure a celebration of unity, compassion, and meaningful change. Their collaborative approach makes certain that the transition is smooth, the essence preserved, and the torch from Ruth is passed on seamlessly.

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Last year, the community came together to raise $797,285 for Trellis Society.

You’re invited to Calgary’s best party with a purpose!

Help us end homelessness for youth and families in our city. Join the party and make an impact at: growwithtrellis.ca/soiree

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Thank you to the philanthropic community, donors and funders who make this work possible.

Core Funders

Philanthropic Community

Champions $100,000+

A Way Home Canada

Anonymous Donor

Calgary Foundation

Calgary Foundation Donors:

• Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation

• Daryl K. Seaman Foundation Fund

• John Bowlen Legacy Flow Through Fund 1

Canadian Online Giving Foundation:

• Gibson Energy

Canadian Women’s Foundation

Children’s Aid Foundation

ENMAX

MEG Energy

NIB Trust Fund

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink:

• Calgary Foundation Donor: Anonymous

The Beddoe Family

The Home Depot Canada Foundation

The Toni Kohn-Woodward Foundation

Trellis Foundation for Community Impact

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Changemakers $25,000+

Anonymous Donors (2)

Bearspaw Benevolent Foundation

Calgary Foundation Donors:

• Cecil & Dorothy Vogan Fund

• Ted & Enid Jansen Fund

• William & Constance Topley Fund

Estate of Linda Gael Blackhall

Hockey Helps the Homeless

Kids Up Front Foundation (Calgary)

Lori Egger & Steve Laut

Mealshare Aid Foundation

Nulli Secundus Inc.

P.E.A.R.L. Foundation

Shaunessy Family Foundation

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink:

• Leslie & Gary Peddle

Staples Canada Inc.

Friends $10,000+

Alberta Recreation & Parks Association

Alisa Sorochan

Anonymous Donors (3)

Benefaction Foundation:

• Halverson Family Fund

Bluevale Capital Group Inc.

Calgary Foundation Donors:

• David & Leslie Bissett Fund

• D. R. Ashford Fund

• Graydon & Dorothy Morrison Flow Through Fund

Christy Elliott

Collaborative Funders’ Table

Elaine & Murray Frame

Ember Fund

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

iA Financial Group

Imperial Oil Ltd.

Michael & Jane Evans

Momentum Private Giving Foundation:

• Paul Lee Family Foundation

Qualico Communities Calgary

RBC Wealth Management

Royal Mutual Funds Inc.

Sharon Martens

Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink:

• Keith & Kathy MacPhail

Shell Canada Ltd.

TC Energy

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

The Byler Foundation

The Greene Family Charitable Foundation

The Michael R Shaw Outdoor Development Foundation

The Read Family Foundation

United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice Program:

• David & Nancy Forbes

• Richard & Cathy Bird

• Tim & Susan Hearn

Viewpoint Foundation

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Catalysts $5,000+

Aeonian Support for Humanitarian Charities Foundation

Andrew Trevoy

Annapolis Capital

Anonymous Donors (2)

Calgary Foundation Donors:

• Brenneman Family Fund

• Gary Nissen Fund I

• Lohnes Family Fund

• The Maja Foundation

Canadian Online Giving Foundation:

• Steven Spaulding

Chinook Foundation

City of Chestermere

Colonel James Macleod Chapter, IODE

CultureSmith Inc.

Heather & Michael Culbert

Hillcrest Financial

Jack Lee

Karleen Batty

Kinsmen Club of Calgary

Longshore Resources Ltd.

Murlyne Fong & Shawn Freeman

Peter Stapleton

Peterborough K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation

Roderick & Jean McKay

Shawn Cornett

The 78th Fraser Highlanders

United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice Program:

• Donald Seaman

Wheatland Family & Community Support Services

We sincerely apologize if we have made a recognition error. Please let us know at donations@growwithtrellis.ca

Thank you so much for your support.

3,000 donations were made to Trellis in 2022-2023. Every contribution supports growth across generations. Thank you!

See our list of supporters See our full audited financials

Charitable Registration #: 10680 4669 RR0001

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