Iyãrhé Nakoda Nation
Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney
��oh’kinstsis (Calgary)
Tsuut’ina Nation
Siksika Nation
Piikani Nation
Kainai Nation
Treaty 7
Land Acknowledgement
Our commitment to reconciliation starts by acknowledging that Trellis Society is honoured to serve in the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, home to the Siksika, the North and South Piikani, and the Kainai Nations. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina, Ĩyãrħé Nakoda (the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation (Districts 4, 5 and 6). Finally, we acknowledge all nations, genders and spirits who live, work and play in Treaty 7 territory. We are all Treaty People and being here comes with the responsibility to care for this land out of respect for each other and hope for the future generations to come.
Take a minute to acknowledge the land with children from our Renfrew Hub.
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
“Things are worse than they’ve ever been!”
Sound familiar? We hear it too.
The housing crisis is at an all-time high, people are dying every day from opioid poisoning and the mental health challenges people face continue to rise. You don’t have to look very far to see a person who is really struggling on our streets, facing a catastrophic increase in their rent or navigating the complexities of technology and social media as a parent. Many look around and say that the sky is falling.
But at Trellis, we say that the sky is the limit.
The challenges in our community are very real. There’s no denying it. But we are rooted in the belief that any obstacle comes with an equally real opportunity. When you look back to our formation in 2020, we chose to address the challenges in our community differently. It was not an easy decision to disrupt the legacies of two long-standing nonprofits in our city by merging, but we made this choice to make a real impact for people. This required us to be bold and put the needs of the community first, something that continues to drive the decisions we make today.
“ We are rooted in the belief that any obstacle comes with an equally real opportunity. When you look back to our formation in 2020, we chose to address the challenges in our community differently.”
The City of Calgary recently unveiled their new brand, ‘Blue Sky City’, which deeply resonates with us at Trellis because it’s full of hope and possibilities. Looking back over the last year we have seen how our teams have embraced this way of thinking while facing the realities in our communities head on.
We are addressing the housing crisis by embarking on our first affordable housing build and growing our strategic partnerships so that people can access housing faster.
We are responding to the rising need for mental health support by growing our clinical team to 17 therapists and ensuring that cost is not a barrier to those who need it most.
We are transforming how we support young people in care and their families to disrupt generational systems involvement and promote healing.
There are so many exciting things happening at Trellis every day and nothing would be possible without the growing number of supporters who believe in our work. We’re so grateful to our Trellis teammates, Board of Directors, Knowledge Keepers Council, community members, donors and partners who encourage us on this path. Together, we are growing a community where everyone can flourish.
So while some say the sky is falling, we really do see a blue sky that is limitless and full of potential.
Jeff Dyer CEO (He/Him)
A Legacy of Leadership
Trellis is incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate Board of Directors who boldly guide us while keeping our community at the heart of everything we do.
Under the leadership of Karleen Batty, our Board Chair, we’ve been encouraged to think bigger and bolder about our mission and how we can best support our team and community.
“The staff at Trellis are the experts – they do this work every day,” says Karleen. “Our role isn’t to tell them how to do their jobs, but to act as advisors on our big strategic goals and ensure our organization is responsibly and sustainably managed for the long-term.”
As a Partner at EY, Karleen is well-versed in handling big ideas and tough decisions. “When the legacy Board for Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary decided to proceed with the merger, it was both a tough and an obvious decision. Mergers in the non-profit sector are very rare but we
believed deeply that it was the right choice for the young people we served,” Karleen reflects.
After four years of inspiring leadership, Karleen’s term as Board Chair has come to an end. Now, she is passing the baton to Alisa Sorochan, a seasoned and capable leader. Both Alisa and Karleen share a deeply rooted commitment to community building and a dedication to sharing their expertise to create lasting impact.
“Coming from the legacy Aspen Board, I know how deeply that team believed in their work and how hard they worked to make the merger a success for both their teams and the families they served. Although the organizational name has changed, our foundational belief in supporting people to reach their full potential has never wavered,” said Alisa.
As Alisa, a Partner at PwC, steps into her new role as Chair, she is ready to lead Trellis alongside a dedicated Board. Together, they are committed to achieving our strategic priorities and growing Trellis to make an even deeper, more meaningful impact in our community.
Board of Directors for 2024 – 2025
• Alisa Sorochan (she/her)
• Alex Putici (he/him)
• Aman Bhalla (he/him)
• Angel Yon (she/her)
• Anne Stevenson (she/her)
• Christine Neff (she/her)
• Cristi Adams (she/her)
• Gabriel Chen (he/him)
• Gerrad Oishi (he/him)
• Kristi Lalach (she/her)
• Melissa Smith (she/her)
• Rachel Chong (she/her)
• Teri Buckley (she/her)
Thank you to our Board Directors who have served our community and are moving on while continuing to be a trellis in their community.
• Karleen Batty
• Anil Nayak
• Chris Simard
• Christy Elliott
• Erin Ludwig
• Steve Spaulding
As a parallel to our Board of Directors, Trellis is guided by a Council of Knowledge Keepers who guide, challenge and advise our organization on the path of allyship, truth and reconciliation.
Thank you to Dr. Reg Crowshoe, Dr. Rosemary Crowshoe, Charlotte Yellowhorn McLeod, Edmee Comstock and Tim Fox for their ongoing support.
Outgoing Board Chair, Karleen Batty (left) and incoming Board Chair, Alisa Sorochan (right).
Empowering Growth Across Generations
At Trellis, we’re dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages, backgrounds and experiences.
We work alongside those affected by homelessness, poverty, social isolation, and other challenges with a range of services that include housing, community hubs, employment readiness programs, cultural connection and clinical services. By strengthening economic stability, mental health, and a sense of belonging, people are empowered towards lasting generational impact and together we grow a community where everyone can flourish.
Vision
A community where everyone can flourish
Purpose
We support growth across generations
Who We Served in 2023-2024
Trellis Society served 7,426 individuals and their natural supports.
Plus, created 34,414 moments of connection and support through outreach and community engagement activities, such as tax clinics, workshops and neighborhood events.
18% of individuals served were Indigenous.
12% of individuals were Newcomers to Canada.*
4% of individuals served identified as gender diverse.
* Includes permanent residents, refugee claimants, people on student or work permits, and people who don’t know their status.
What We Do
Housing
Emergency Youth Shelter
Trellis operates Avenue 15, Calgary’s only emergency shelter for youth aged 12-17 years. While providing 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.
• 483 youth were supported out of homelessness.
• Youth were diverted from homelessness at Avenue 15 shelter 138 times.
Housing for Youth, Adults and Families
Through our apartment buildings, partner-provided housing and funded Housing First programs, Trellis provides affordable housing for hundreds of young people, single adults and families each year.
• 2,251 individuals were supported out of homelessness or prevented from experiencing homelessness.
• 493 families representing 1,738 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.
• 77% of young people in care improved connection to their families and natural support networks.
• 50 young people were supported in healthy, trauma-informed home environments through our foster care program.
“For the first time in my life I am in stable housing. I am no longer bouncing between friends’ couches or homeless shelters or traumatic living situations with family. This program didn’t just change one thing in my life, it has changed my entire life. I can finally say with confidence that I will be okay.”
– Infinity Participant
Read about foster mom Kelli’s experience becoming a foster parent.
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.
• 642 children participated in preschool and out-of-school programs.
• 251 parenting sessions were offered at our Family Resource Networks.
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.
• 22,807 instances of impact through community engagement with residents by 1000 Voices and the Community Development team.
• 153 youth were supported with settlement needs in Canada.
“ My son has grown so much since starting with Ready Set Go! Preschool. He loves his teachers, he loves his friends and he’s growing into such a lovely little kid. He’s worked hard at emotional regulation and, while still very cuddly, can help himself more and regulate his emotions. He’s also more confident and his coordination has improved.”
– RSG (preschool) parent
Mental Health, Well-Being and 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.
• 624 individuals received counselling.
• Circle Keepers facilitated 404 cultural ceremonies and teachings.
Be a Trellis in Your Community
There are many ways that people choose to be a trellis in their community, from becoming a monthly donor, to volunteering or planting the seeds of generational change through a legacy gift.
One of our favourite ways we see community come together every year to help each other grow is through the Servus Calgary Marathon.
We are grateful for every walker, runner, cheerleader and donor that chooses to participate in this annual fundraising event each spring. It is through our collective efforts that we can raise additional funds to deliver our services in a way that is responsive and adaptive to the changing needs of our community.
Thank you to Bluevale Capital Group...
...for doubling the impact of every dollar raised through the Calgary Marathon as our matching gift partner in 2023. This impact grew in 2024 with Bluevale Capital Group and Peakhill Capital joining forces to match donations, raising even more money together.
Are you looking to be a changemaker for people in your community? Consider becoming a monthly donor today.
Making Generational Impact
At Trellis we are focused on supporting the people and communities we serve to flourish.
To flourish we believe that people need stability and capacity across three key areas of their life: Economic Stability, Belonging & Connection and Mental Health, Well-Being & Healing . This means we work collaboratively across all teams in our organization to ensure people have access to a wide variety of wraparound supports.
Our team regularly evaluates our impact in these three areas so that we are providing the right supports, at the right time and in the right way for those we serve.
Me nt al Hea lth, Well- Being & He aling
Belonging & Connec tion
Flourishing
Economic St ability
Economic Stability
Housing • Employment • Education • Income
2,773 number of times food pantries were accessed at our community locations.
633 students from preschool to grade 12 were supported to succeed in school.
94% of youth housing participants say the program is giving them the opportunity to make change in their life.
197 families accessed free tax clinics and received a combined total of $80,000 in refunds to reinvest back into their households.
“I feel like I am capable of accomplishing my life goals for the first time in my life, it has given me the confidence and structure I need to focus on my future and truly appreciate and enjoy the present.”
– Aura participant
76% of youth experiencing homelessness improved their employability skills.
91% of families experiencing homelessness improved their financial stability through employment and other income support.
392 youth and adults gained employment through work experience and readiness supports.
534 individuals received employment readiness coaching and supports.
Fatima’s Path to Stability
When Fatima walked into 1000 Voices with her baby, she felt lost and overwhelmed. She had moved to Canada for a better future for her daughter and secured a work visa, but after four months was still searching for employment and living with a friend. Looking for support, she called 211 and was given the names of four organizations, one being Trellis. Fatima had already visited several places but hadn’t found the right supports to meet her needs. When our team welcomed her, she burst into tears, overwhelmed yet feeling hope for the first time.
In talking to Fatima, our team sought to understand her struggle and look for ways that Trellis could support, beyond what Fatima initially came in for.
Our free, volunteer run tax clinics were taking place at the time, so staff immediately wrapped this support around her as a starting point. This was a chance for Fatima to start the process to access
“Something I am so proud of Fatima for is that she overcame past trauma from her home country and faced a fear of talking to an ‘authoritative body’ with my support. She wanted to call CRA to ask about receiving the climate rebate and child benefit but was very nervous to call. We sat down together and wrote questions for her to ask. It was through this process that she built confidence and was able to advocate for herself while getting answers to her questions.”
– Trellis team member
any available benefits and credits which would be essential in helping her through the days ahead.
Helping Fatima with her taxes was just the first step. The team also helped her with basic needs, connected her with community members, and coached her in preparing for interviews and applying for jobs.
Today, Fatima is so proud to have steady employment and have Canadian work experience on her resume. Her next big goal is to find an apartment for her and her daughter as they take the next step in their life together here in Canada.
Tax Clinic in 2024
Our Community Development and 1000 Voices teams work together to offer phone or in-person tax clinics to help people complete their taxes for free. This year we hosted our Income Tax Clinics at several Trellis locations.
276 taxpayers accessed our free tax clinics.
150 hours of tax preparation completed by 6 volunteers.
18 in person tax clinics hosted.
50 virtual / phone in tax clinics hosted.
Belonging & Connection
Relationships • Cultural Connections • Family Cohesion • Community Belonging
97% of Youth Group Programming participants say they feel safety and belonging while they’re at the program.
975 people were served by our South and Strathmore Community Hubs.
83% of participants in housing programs improved connection to their culture and communities.
85% of families in Sustainable Families reported maintained or improved parent-child relationships, and 88% of families exited the program with their children in their care.
“I feel safe at the program because it always feels like family and nobody is here to judge you for you. I can always count on them to support me and help me figure things out if I can’t do it myself or am struggling.”
– Participant (Youth Group Programming)
Sarah’s Journey from Crisis to Connection
When we met Sarah, she was facing a long list of obstacles. From cultural disconnection and risk of homelessness to mental health concerns and questions about her children’s development. When she walked through the doors of our South Community Hub, Sarah found a caring group of people ready to support her.
Our Hub team worked rapidly to coordinate a range of services for Sarah and her family. Addressing her immediate crisis first, we connected her to our Home Stay program to prevent her from losing her housing while securing emergency food resources to keep their fridge full. With her housing and basic needs stabilized, Sarah had capacity to focus on her family by accessing individualized parenting support and resources to empower her children’s development. Recognizing the importance of connection to her Indigenous identity, the team supported her with a relationship to a Trellis Circle Keeper.
Today, Sarah is putting the building blocks in place to build a bright future for her family. She’s addressing past traumas through Rapid Access Counselling with Kindred*, and growing support for her two girls by enrolling them for mentorship with Big Brothers & Big Sisters*. With each step, Sarah and her family are growing stronger and together creating a future where they can all flourish.
* Community Partners through our Family Resource Network.
Our South Community Hub is moving this fall!
New location, same great programming.
Our bright new space has been purposefully designed with programming needs in mind so we can grow and enhance the way we serve families.
Learn more here.
Mental Health, Well-Being & Healing
Mental Health • Positive Identity • Optimism • Healing from Trauma
80% of high school students served feel more hopeful about their future.
99% of preschool parents say the program improved their child’s self-esteem.
44 youth supported out of child sexual exploitation.
3,766 counselling sessions provided.
82% of families in family homelessness programming say that their family is stronger and safer.
“During times I felt hopeless, my success coach helped restore that hope. There were times I considered dropping out and giving up entirely, but they were there to help me get back up and do my best in school.”
– All In For Youth high school participant
“Honestly, it’s made me want to fight for my future again and made me really believe I can do the things I want to do.”
– Youth Programming Participant
96% of children in club programming grew their self esteem.
81% of children in after school programs feel more comfortable being themselves.
88% of youth improved their sense of a positive identity.
Growing Through Adversity
Emerson has faced many challenges in her life, but her story is filled with hope and persistence. When we first met Emerson, she was part of our Youth Transitioning to Adulthood (YTA) program where our team was supporting her to transition out of foster care and help her to build the skills needed to live independently.
Emerson’s story is anything but linear, but her choice to keep growing is a testament to her perseverance. She has experienced trauma at many points in her life, from her and her siblings being in and out of the foster care system, to battling substance abuse and mental health challenges, to losing her mom and experiencing homelessness.
Over the last couple of years, Emerson has taken steps forward with her sobriety. She attended treatment which gave her some foundational tools, but after treatment she struggled to incorporate this in the real world. The therapy team at Trellis decided to take a different approach and connected Emerson to a culturally-based community program which changed her life. This allowed her to find hope and see the possibilities that existed for her, shifting her mindset from being problem-focused to hopeful. This experience inspired a new openness for Emerson to explore her Indigenous identity.
To find employment for her future financial stability, Emerson applied to be a supervisor as part of our Stampede Work Experience program and
successfully got the job! During her employment experience at Stampede, she was taking medication to support her sobriety efforts. She was struggling with her meds and was unsure if she could show up for her job, but instead of backing out, she reached out to her therapist at Trellis where she found the support and encouragement to keep showing up.
Emerson now lives at the Trellis Orion building and is a part of our Infinity program where she continues to work on creating stability and building the connections needed to grow into independence. The building hosts a healing circle with a Circle Keeper every other week which, initially, Emerson didn’t want to attend. But, after talking to her supports, she now schedules her therapy sessions right before the healing circle which has helped her see the important role her culture has in her life and encourages her to make this part of her healing journey.
Emerson’s recovery journey, like that of many others, is one of ups and downs. In the past when she would experience a set back, she would have shut herself in her room and looked at it as the worst thing possible. Today, Emerson is open about her struggles and accesses support when she needs it. Her recovery journey is not over, but Emerson continues to demonstrate bravery and is making courageous steps every day.
“Working through past trauma or tough experiences can feel a lot like organizing a messy drawer. You need to take everything out to really see what’s inside, and sometimes it looks even messier than before - like it’s more work than you thought. But with time and support, you can find new meaning in each piece, and gradually put everything back in a way that makes sense to you. Its an honour to walk alongside people and support them as they work through this process.”
– Trellis team member
Indigenous Initiatives
20 Elders and Knowledge Keepers supported cultural connection at Trellis this year.
390 medicine or smudging kits were provided to participants and their families.
13 healing circles were provided by Trellis Circle Keepers to support staff and participants in navigating grief and loss.
86% of Iiyika’kimaat youth feel more included in the Indigenous community.
37 families were introduced to traditional parenting supports.
66 participants were connected with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to facilitate their healing.
28 teachings for ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts and sweat dresses were provided.
“She hasn’t been around a lot of Indigenous people other than her family, so I found this place to help her be proud to be her. I’m sure the more programs she attends this will help.”
– Iiyika’kimaat parent
Connecting to Culture and Learning from the Land
Summertime at Trellis brings many opportunities to connect, from community BBQs at our hubs, to summer day camps for children and our annual Culture Camp for Indigenous youth.
Culture Camp is an opportunity for urban Indigenous youth to reconnect to their land and culture during a five-day immersive experience filled with ceremony, protocol and traditional activities with guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
In 2023, 37 Indigenous young people attended Culture Camp in the Ghost River Wilderness Area.
A special thank you to our partners and funders who made Culture Camp possible in 2023: The Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and Alberta Parks and Recreation Return to Play.
Watch and learn more about Culture Camp.
Supporting Growth Through Generosity
In October of 2023, the historic Hudson Bay building was brought to life through compassion and community as 250 guests gathered for Calgary’s best party with a purpose: the Trellis Society Soirée.
Through ticket sales, sponsorship, auctions, raffle sales and matching gifts from a group of dedicated families, we were able to collectively raise just over one million dollars for housing, education and mental health supports in our community. The generosity shown through this event empowered lasting change for thousands and was a great example of while we are the trellis in many people’s lives, it is our donors and supports who act as our trellis, showing up time and time again to ensure the impact of our work continues to grow.
Constable Penny Dunlop, a mother to seven children and foster mom to one more, shared her experience at the Soirée of walking through Trellis’ doors at Avenue 15, our emergency youth shelter, when she herself was a teenager.
Watch Penny’s story here.
“It’s an honour to be a part of this event where every dollar raised directly impacts our community. Because of the generosity of our friends, family and community of supporters we are getting youth get out of homelessness, keeping families safely housed together, and ultimately making this city a better place to live for everyone.”
– Murlyne Fong, Soirée Committee Chair
Giving the Gift of Choice
The holiday season can be a time of joy and cheer, but for many it also brings financial stress. Thanks to our generous community, Trellis supports families and individuals with the cost of utilities, groceries and laundry supplies during the difficult winter months through our annual Winter Breather campaign.
By taking the weight off people’s shoulders, they are empowered with the gift of choice: the choice to spend their time, energy and limited resources on the things that are most important to them. For some that might be buying meaningful gifts for their children, hosting a holiday meal with loved ones, taking part in a memorable family experience or travelling to spend time with the people that matter most to them.
This past year, Trellis was able to support 490 families through the Winter Breather campaign thanks to the collective efforts of many generous donors. Our Winter Breather founding partner, ENMAX, not only supports families with basic needs directly, but also encourages and rallies the community to be involved by matching donations to this initiative so that even more families can be supported. A special thanks to our friends at Tru Earth who provided two months of laundry supplies to all Winter Breather recipients.
Learn more about how you can give the gift of choice through Winter Breather.
Thank You Philanthropic Community
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*
Aeonian Support for Humanitarian Charities Foundation*
Anonymous Donor*
Calgary Foundation Donor:
• Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation
• John Bowlen Legacy Flow Through Fund I
Canadian Online Giving Foundation:
• Gibson Energy*
Changemakers $25,000
+
Anonymous Donor
Bearspaw Benevolent Foundation
Bluevale Capital Group Inc.
Burns Memorial Fund
Calgary Flames Foundation
Calgary Foundation Donor:
• Cecil and Dorothy Vogan Fund
• Daryl K. Seaman Foundation Fund
• Koeller Charitable Giving Fund*
• Ted & Enid Jansen Fund
• William and Constance Topley Fund
Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada*
City of Calgary*
ENMAX
Future Generations Foundation*
Hunter Family Foundation*
Leslie & Gary Peddle*
Murlyne Fong & Shawn Freeman*
Nancy & David Forbes*
Nulli Identity Management*
Shaunessy Family Foundation*
TD Bank Group
The Alvin and Mona Libin Foundation
The Byler Foundation*
The Home Depot Canada Foundation*
The Toni Kohn-Woodward Foundation*
Trellis Foundation for Community Impact**
Viewpoint Foundation*
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
CGC Inc.
Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta
Hockey Helps the Homeless
Kids Up Front Foundation (Calgary)
Kindred Connections Society
L. Britt & Anthony Giuffre
Lori Egger & Steve Laut
MEG Energy
P.E.A.R.L. Foundation
* Donor(s) have made a multi-year pledge commitment.
PwC
Sharon Martens
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Anonymous
Staples Canada Inc.
TC Energy
The Read Family Foundation
TSX Inc.
United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice Program:
• H. E. Beth Rankin
• Richard & Cathy Bird
** Thank you to the Trellis Foundation for Community Impact Board of Directors: Gary Peddle, Aidan Mills, David Forbes, Kim O’Brien, Nazim Virani, Richard Bartrem, Rob Ohlson, Shawn Freeman.
Friends $10,000
+
Alisa Sorochan
AltaGas Ltd.
Anonymous Donor
Benefaction Foundation:
Halverson Family Fund
Bill MacLachlan & Inga Gusarova
Calgary Foundation Donor:
• D. R. Ashford Fund
• Graydon and Dorothy Morrison Flow Through Fund
• Mary Child Legacy Fund
Christy Elliott
Catalysts $5,000
+
Andrew Trevoy
Angel Yon
Anonymous Donor (3)
Cadillac Fairview
Calgary Foundation Donor:
• Lohnes Family Fund
CanadaHelps: Robert Half
Canadian Online Giving Foundation:
• ENMAX
• TC Energy
Collaborative Funders’ Table
Ember Fund
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
George & Pat Fink
iA Financial Group
Mealshare Aid Foundation
Melton Foundation
Michael & Jane Evans
Peterborough K. M. Hunter
Charitable Foundation
Qualico Communities Calgary
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink
TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
The Begin Family Charitable Foundation
The Greene Family Charitable Foundation
The Michael R Shaw Outdoor Development Foundation
Tru Earth
United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice Program: Tim & Susan Hearn
Carolyn McAlpine
Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS)
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited
CultureSmith Inc.
Elaine & Murray Frame
Frank Goodman
Friends of HMCS Calgary Committee
Jack Lee
Joan & Robert Martin
Naomi & Ken Moor
2,812 donations were made to Trellis in 2023-2024. Every contribution supports growth across generations.
Reay and Lynda Mackay Family
Roderick & Jean McKay
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Calgary Foundation Donor: Anonymous (2)
United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice Program: Donald Seaman
Neighbours $500 +
Aidan & Tracey Mills
Alan Hough
Alan Richter
Alcon Electrical Corp.
Alex & Wendy Lerch
Ambi Ray
Amelia Larson
Amy & Barry Hensch
Angela Clarke
Annapolis Capital
Anne & Jay Summach
Anonymous Donor (47)
Ashley & Michael Whidden
ATCO Gas Employees Participating In Communities
Badwi Family Foundation
Benefaction Foundation: The Baobab Fund
Boogies Burgers
Brenda Fridas
Bruce Gauld
Calgary Area City Council of Beta Sigma Phi
Calgary Foundation Donor:
• Aimee Beddoe Memorial Fund
• Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation
• Aspen Family and Community Network Society Fund
• Glenn Watson Memorial Fund
• LaBarre Family Fund
• Lamberton Family Trust Fund
• Olwen Priestnall Memorial Fund
• Pat and Lorne Larson Family Fund
• Sheila McIntosh & Phil Ireland Family Fund
• Stanley Brodylo Fund
• The Maja Foundation
• Wanklyn Family Fund
Calgary Northeast Eyeopener Lions Club
Calgary United Old Bhoys Soccer Team
Cameron Michaud
CanadaHelps:
• Alan & Shelly Norris
• Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC
• Lynn Hult
• Perry Englot
• Sarah & Reid Wuntke
• Shawn Cornett
Canadian Online Giving Foundation:
• Anonymous Donor
• Christy Elliott
• Cisco
• CNOOC Petroleum North America
• David Quinn
• Jade Lee
• Larry Goerzen
• Leslie Strickland
• Peggy Lukye
• Pembina Pipeline Corporation
• Sinopec Daylight Energy Ltd.
• Suncor Energy Services Inc.
Canadian Women’s Foundation
Carla Stoever & Kevin Power
Centron Group of Companies
CHIMP: Charitable Impact Foundation (Canada): PK Family Account
Chris Foster
Christine Simpson
Christopher Simard
CKNW Kids’ Fund
Clarice Siebens
Colin Humber
Colin Jackson
Corey Michaud
Courtenay Hick
Dale & Cathy Ens
Dale Green
David Huggins
Debra & Greg Hurd
Doris Weller
Dr. Alixe & Dr. Jon Howlett
Ember Resources Inc.
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Erin Ludwig
Estate of Gordon Schneider
Freeze Maxwell Roofing (Calgary) Ltd.
Glynn & Lorna Hendry
Gregory & Catherine Brown
Heartprint Threads
Highlander Wine & Spirits
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Jan & Mark Herman
Jeff Dyer & Kristy Gauld Dyer
Jeff Taylor
Jenel Bode
Jennifer MacEachern
Jessica & James Tamblyn
Jochen Struck & Bev Longstaff
Joel Poissant
John Gulak
Josh Ayearst
Judith Neiser
Judy & Steele Curry
Julie George
Karen & Bill Macdonald
Karen & William Kernaghan
Karleen Batty
Kevin Joly
Landon Ford
LaVerna Elliott
Leah Diteljan
Linda Boyce
Linda Haymour
Lissi Legge
Lori Cutler
Magee Family
Maillot Homes
Mary Alice Saunders
Mathewson Oils Limited
Matt Aubrey
Max & Lori Lof
Michele Chiasson-Suart & Glenn Suart
Mike Du
Mike Klassen
MNPA Inc.
Murray Matheson & Nicole Voss
Nan & Ian Douglas
Neville d’Eca
Nigel Carr & Rolonde Marchand
Peggy Kay
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Peter & Eleanor Landry
Peter & Margaret Hayvern
R. Bruce McFarlane & Janice Heard
Ray & Avril Lippitt
RBC Foundation
Richard Bartrem
Robert & Norma Farquharson
Robert Half
Robin Moore
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 275 Ladies Auxiliary
Sage Appraisals
Sarah & Reid Wuntke
Scott & Charis Birchall
Scott Cripps
Serafino Tiberi
Shannon & Todd Cook
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink: Anonymous Donors
Signature Flight Support
Stephanie & Brian Felesky
Strathmore FCSS & Strathmore and Area United Way Partnership
Summit Liability Solutions Inc.
Susan Grewal
Switchback Group
Teri Buckley
The Calgary Marathon Society
The Shea Family
The Small Gosling Family
The Starbucks Foundation
The UK Online Giving Foundation: TC Energy
Thomas Raedler
Top Drop Event Management
United Way Calgary Donor’s Choice:
• Chris Folan
• Jim & Ann Booker
• Jim Dinning
• Melanie Gaston
• Rachel Holloway
• William O’Yeung
Wayne & Cathy Benz
Youth Art Showcase
Zain Rizvi
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.
2024 Financial Data
($000’s)
$28,574
Revenues
$9,688 Self-generated funding Core funding
$14,126 Provincial government
$6,846 Calgary Homeless Foundation
$3,290 United Way
$2,336 Municipal government
$1,976 Federal government
$14,586 Community based care
$11,762 Housing
$4,847 Administrative support
$3,601 Education & employment
$38,262 Total Expenses
$38,162 Total
$5,619 Donations
$2,331 Program revenue
$1,287 Administrative revenue
$451 Trellis Foundation support
$3,366 Clubs See our full audited financials.
Community Map
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
School-based Supports
Bowness High School
Central Memorial High School
Centennial High School
Forest Lawn High School
Henry Wise Wood 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
Trellis Family & Community Hub
Located in Chestermere/Strathmore