For the past eight years, Trellis has had the honour of having Nulli as a generous donor and partner. Hear from Nulli co-owner Barb Gosling on why they chose to support Trellis and what this partnership looks like.

Can you tell us a bit about Nulli?

Barb: Nulli is an identity management professional services organization. We’re a Calgary-based company that has been in operation for over 25 years. We work with our clients to ensure that their customers and employees have the right access to the right systems at the right time, in a safe and positive experience.

What inspires yourself and the team at Nulli to be involved in the community?

Barb: We wouldn’t be Nulli without our people. Our people live in communities that they care about, and at Nulli we believe that we have a corporate responsibility to support their communities.

Giving in whatever shape or form is part of the human condition that just makes everything better. It makes a difference to all of us to know that for the people living in our community who may have struggles or challenges, we can do something to help their day.

Can you tell us the story of how Nulli decided to support Trellis?

Barb: Back in 2013, we decided that we needed to be intentional in our community engagement. Our employees came together, and we looked at what kind of organization we would like to support, and Trellis was the one.

Trellis is an organization that works with so many different aspects of youth and families in the city. And for us, the best part was that in their work, they did research to look at how they were doing and always looked to better their work and their practices. We decided that we would direct our financial support specifically toward Trellis’ Impact and Evaluation Team to help grow the research and outcomes of the organization.

What are some other ways in which Nulli supports Trellis?

Barb: We volunteer. We’ve worked in the group homes, painting, gardening, making cookies. We’ve worked in familiy centres by building IKEA furniture, and who doesn’t like to do that?

At Nulli we also have a matching donation program. Trellis’ Winter Breather Program is one that many of us support, and Nulli loves to match that program. We love giving additional support so that families can enjoy their winters and have funding to cover their utilities.

Where do you see Nulli’s partnership with Trellis going in the future?

Barb: Nulli is here to support Trellis in the long run. Every time we review our relationship and talk about what we’re doing together, it just gets better.