Trellis Society

This year’s Black History Month theme, “Black Legacy & Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History & Inspiring Future Generations,” honours the achievements of Black Canadians while inspiring us to continue to build a future rooted in progress and equity. ➡️canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

June 21 was a powerful day with over 300 individuals showing up for The Walk for Reconciliation alongside us, @confluence_yyc , @AFCC_yyc and @BowValley. For details, visit linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… ⁠

This Friday, June 21 - Join the #WalkforReconciliation with Trellis Society and AFC Calgary to learn and reflect on the difficult history and atrocities of residential schools in Canada. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗 theconfluence.ca/events/wfr-2024

What does Land Acknowledgement mean to you?⁠ ⁠ 📜 In our latest blog - Our Indigenous friends and teammates beautifully depicted their interpretations of land acknowledgment through art. ⁠ ⁠ growwithtrellis.ca/stories/develo…

Have you heard of Trellis’ Aura program - The Iris Place? 🏳️‍🌈 Iris Place offers a safe space for #2SLGBTQIAA+ youth facing homelessness and housing insecurity in Calgary. For more details about this impactful program, visit growwithtrellis.ca/stories/grow-y… 🌱

Summer is here with plenty of activities for our youth! ☀️⁠ ⁠ 📅 Check out the June calendar to see what our Youth Programs team has in place for your youth!⁠ ⁠ For more information, contact youthprograms@growwithtrellis.ca 🌱

June is #PrideMonth and the beginning of #PrideSeason! 🏳️‍🌈 Throughout this month, we look forward to continuing the celebration of visibility and recognizing the invaluable contributions of 2SLGBTQIAA+ communities through events, programs and more!

We are thrilled to announce that the search for new Board Directors has concluded, and we’ll be welcoming four new amazing individuals to our Board! Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mmau6n7m

Our long-anticipated magazine, Branching Out, has finally arrived! Flip through its pages and immerse yourself in our community's inspiring efforts, heartwarming stories, and colouring pages for your little ones! You can grab the latest edition at all of our hubs across Calgary!

#TeamTrellis had an incredible time yesterday at the #CalgaryMarathon! 🏃 For more details, visit linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #60YearsofRunning #YYCMarathon

Sign up now to join #TeamTrellis at the 60th Servus Marathon happening on May 26, 2024! Don't wanna run? We get it. Join our cheer squad instead! Want the details? Contact Kadie: khughes@growwithtrellis.ca

Today, May 5, marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, also known as Red Dress Day. Let us continue to raise awareness, demand justice, and support healing within our communities. #MMIWG2S #RedDressDay

Summer camp registrations are open!! With weekly themed activities, games and crafts, every week promises new adventures, including field trips and special guest visits. REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/ycxv9nsa

Did you know it's National Volunteers Week? Recently, Phil and his team at @HomeDepotCanada helped us build shelves at our Penbrooke hub while @TCEnergy and @rbc volunteers helped us run #GradTown last weekend! Your support means the world to us. Thank you! 💚

Lace up your sneakers and join Team Trellis for the 2024 Calgary Marathon on May 26th! Race spots are almost full so make sure you register ASAP. To register to run for Trellis, sign up here: tinyurl.com/2bdfmk2t #calgarymarathon #yycevents #teamtrellis

Find the perfect look for your Graduation at Grad Town this weekend! SATURDAY APRIL 13: 11AM-4PM TRELLIS RENFREW: 731 13 AVE NE Browse through a wide selections of dresses, suits, skirts, blazers, accessories, shoes and more! Grad Town clothing is FREE or by donation.

Happy National Siblings Day! For Selena and Alberto, being foster siblings has been an amazing journey. Their story is a reminder that family comes in all shapes and sizes. You don't need a blood tie to call someone a brother or sister. #nationalsiblingsday #fostercare

Ready to chart your career path? Join our Career Library on April 5th, 2pm-5pm to gain valuable insights from professionals spanning a diverse array of industries. Start mapping your own success story!

Are you a teen aged 12 to 17 needing a warm place to sleep? Check out Avenue 15 by @TrellisYYC. Open 24/7 at 938 15 Ave SW. bit.ly/41TxdBL

Prevention Matters is an online panel series hosted by the @COHomelessness that highlights groundbreaking multi-sector prevention initiatives in Canada and beyond ✨ This month’s #PreventionMatters session will highlight a #YouthHomelessness prevention program that helps strengthen youths’ relationships with family and other meaningful adults in their lives. The session will feature representatives from @homelesshub , @AWayHomeCa , @360kids_york , @cmhakelowna , and @TrellisYYC 🤝 If you would like to attend the webinar and learn about the #FNS framework you can register here 👉 bit.ly/4cdlrae #PreventionMatters #EndHomelessness