Every youth deserves to have a place where they feel they belong, where they can thrive and grow. At Trellis we work to shelter children and youth ages 12 and up in safe spaces and to connect them with relationships that are healthy and that help them. We cannot do this work alone.
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September 30th was recently recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At Trellis our acknowledgment of this day will align with our commitment to reconciliation. Our offices and many of our programs will be closed as we ask staff intentionally take time to reflect, learn and participate in action towards reconciliation.
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Because of generous people like you, Trellis helps children and youth build a solid foundation to manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, as well as build and sustain healthy relationships. Your generosity ensures fun and engaging summer day camps, week-long culture camps for Indigenous youth, emergency shelter, housing and mental health supports when they need us most.
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For the last 48 years Trellis has partnered with The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede to host a Youth Work Experience Program for over 250 youth ages 13 to 24, along with 40 adult supervisors. With the provincial announcement on May 26th, we are moving forward with plans to offer our Stampede Youth Work Experience Program this year based on direction from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the City of Calgary.
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Over February and March, the Dalhousie Group Home (DGH) Team set out a goal to “re-pot DGH into an updated, decorative planter”. With design input from our youth and the help of a few amazing contractors, DGH was transformed into a calming, inspirational oasis.
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