Stories

At Trellis Society, every story reflects the strength of community and the impact of support. Here we share real experiences, voices, and lessons that highlight the journey toward stability, connection, and hope.

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A Place to Heal: How Raven is Creating Stability and Hope

By combining stable housing with consistent relationships and recovery supports, Raven is helping create hope and new possibilities for some of Calgary’s most vulnerable youth. Launched in 2022, Raven is a housing program with recovery supports for young adults. Rather than requiring young people… Read More

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Building Community Through Art

Sometimes, a mural is about more than just brushstrokes on a wall. At the Erin Woods Community Association, a collaborative art project became an…
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Kickstand and Trellis: A New Partnership for Youth Wellbeing

In spring 2026, Trellis celebrated the grand opening of Kickstand within our Strathmore Hub. Kickstand…
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Trellis’ Chief Operating Officers at the Calgary SW FRN

One Door, Many Paths

Trellis’ Chief Operating Officers on the support that helps people thrive.
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Team Trellis Makes an Impact at the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon

The Servus Calgary Marathon once again brought together thousands of runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters for a weekend…
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Trellis volunteers help a student at GRADitude 2026

The Impact You Don’t Always See: Celebrating our Trellis Volunteers 

At Trellis, we feel the difference that volunteers can make every day.  In 2025, more than 300 volunteers supported programs across our organization, contributing over 1,400 hours of their time.
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Finding Connection Through Rain and Sunshine – Highlights from 2025 Culture Camp

Calgary saw more rain than usual this summer, and Culture Camp 2025 began under grey skies and damp ground. But instead of slowing things…
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Opening Doors That Should Never Be Closed – A Partnership with The Family Psychology Place

Because of You: Reflecting on our Annual Report to Community
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Because of You: Reflecting on our Annual Report to Community

Because of You: Reflecting on Our Annual Report to Community
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ReconciliACTION – From Awareness to Action

ReconciliACTION - From Awareness to Action
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Decolonizing Our Practice – Trellis Clinical Team

Where We Recognize We Need to Grow and Challenge Ourselves as Therapists
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GRADitude Project

How One Volunteer’s Journey Comes Full Circle
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Trellis on the News

Take a look through the latest news articles and media coverage of Trellis.

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