Supporting Vulnerable Communities in Need
We collaborate with many partners to deliver programs in people’s homes and community spaces. Learn more about our community programs here.
Empowering Residents
The Community Development Program works in vulnerable communities at a macro level and strives to empower residents.
Where community resources do not yet exist, the Community Development team works with resident groups and community organizations to create these supports.
From there, we help engage, support, and mobilize communities. The work we do is resident-led and feedback-informed.
- The support we offer includes:
- Getting residents’ voices heard on interests or concerns
- Building capacity
- Providing opportunities for volunteerism and leadership
- Planning and organizing events
Interested in the Community Development Program?
Trellis Community Development team meets people where they’re at across Calgary. Connect with a Trellis Community Development worker to learn more.
Program Information
Calgary South East
Calgary North East
Our Space. Our Community. Our Solutions.
Located inside Genesis Centre in northeast Calgary, the 10,000-square-foot 1000 Voices space is home to more than 60 local service providers offering programs and support in areas such as employment training, settlement services for newcomers, and specialized programming for seniors and youth.
No one can thrive in isolation. For change to be sustainable, people need a community to go to for help, provide connections, and offer opportunities to give back in meaningful ways that add purpose to life.
We work closely with other agencies, organizations and government to ensure you have access to the supports and resources you need, all while building vibrant, thriving, supportive communities.
Interested in 1000 Voices?
Participation is open to residents of Castleridge, Falconridge, Saddle Ridge, Taradale, Martindale and Coral Springs but anyone and everyone is welcome.
Visit us inside the Genesis Centre.
Program Information
General
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Closed Holidays
Genesis Centre
Booking Space at 1000 Voices
Throughout the year, 1000 Voices and the Genesis Centre play host to a wide range of local arts and culture events, community forums and local initiatives.
Learn more and book a space on the Genesis Centre website, or see their full Booking Kit here.
The Story of 1000 Voices
In 1994, residents of Martindale, Saddle Ridge, and Taradale approached The City of Calgary with a vision to develop a community centre that would serve as a gathering place for the city’s most culturally diverse quadrant. The dream was to create a place where citizens of NE Calgary could come together for recreational, educational, social and cultural activities. A place that would serve as a centre of the community.
In 2000, residents secured partnerships with YMCA Calgary and the Calgary Public Library. By 2005, the three Community Associations along with the Calgary Soccer Federation formed a shared non-profit organization called The North East Centre of Community Society (NECCS).
Together NECCS, YMCA Calgary, Calgary Public Library and The City of Calgary formed the NE Centre of Community Complex Partnership to build, operate and manage the facility.
In 2006 the United Way of Calgary and Area got involved with the addition of a Human Service component to the project. Their vision was to integrate human services into the complex by providing space for community-serving organizations and community members seeking resources.
The space was named 1000 Voices, and a partnership with Aspen (now Trellis) was formed for its management and operation.
On January 14, 2012, Genesis Centre and 1000 Voices officially opened to the public.
Get Help With Your Tax Returns
Trellis Society hosts free tax clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Interested in our Tax Clinics?
Our tax clinics are offered in-person and over the phone.
Contact Information
General
Frequently Asked Questions
Note: Current Trellis Society clients are automatically eligible.
In order to be eligible for the CVITP, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
This may include include:
- adults 65 years and older
- housing-insecure individuals
- Indigenous Peoples
- modest-income individuals
- newcomers
- persons with disabilities
- students
A modest income means the total family income is less than the indicated amount below, based on the size of the family.
Family size: 1 person Total family income: $40,000
Family size: 2 people Total family income: $55,000
Family size: 3 people Total family income: $60,000
Family size: 4 people Total family income: $65,000
Family size: 5 people Total family income: $70,000
Family size: More than 5 people Total family income: $70,000 + $5,000 per additional person
Family size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependants.
SOURCES OF INCOME (Include all that apply):
- Employment Income (T4)
- Old Age Security (T4A) OAS
- Pension Income T4A (P)
- RRIF Income (T4RIF)
- RSP Income (T4A-RSP)
- Employment Insurance (T4E)
- Investment Income (T5) (T3)
- Alberta Seniors Benefit (T5007)
- Income Support/Social Assistance (T5007)
- Workers Compensation Benefit (T5007)
DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES
- Receipts for RRSP contributions
- Receipts for donations to registered Canadian Charitable Organizations
- Receipts for Medical Expenses
- Receipts for Installment payments of tax
- Indication of Medical Disability and CRA’s previous acceptance of Disability Claim.
- Childcare expenses paid
- Tuition/Education/Student Loans (T2202)
– If you are a dependent who attended a post-secondary institution (eg. University, or College) during the year (T2202)
– attach a T2202 which details the institution name, number of months attended in 2022 and Tuition fee amount.
How do I submit my documents?
Please contact us at 403-910-5952 or email taxclinics@growwithtrellis.ca.
- If you owe tax, you should file before April 30th so you don’t have to pay late fees.
- For peace of mind if you owe money.
- You might get a tax refund!
- If you are 19yrs old and over then you will be eligible for gst/hst credit! (amount depends on size of family)
Only if you had income the previous year.