Challenging the Status Quo
At Trellis we use data and research to challenge the status quo and strengthen outcomes for the people we serve. When we learn what works, we do more of it, and when we see gaps, we innovate, adapt and invest in solutions that help people flourish.
Explore our Report to Community, Branching Out publication, financial accountability and research insights to see the impact of our work in action.
Providing Top Quality Programs and Experiences
Trellis has a robust Impact and Evaluation team that provides a range of activities as we strive to provide top quality programs, the best experiences and outcomes for children, youth and families, contribute to best practices, and articulate our impact to stakeholders. We incorporate research to build knowledge, consensus and understanding. Innovation drives growth, sustainability and resilience.
Our areas of focus include:
- Evaluation frameworks and performance metrics
- Research with academic and community partners
- Inform best practices and policy
- Program design and development
- Data-mining, analysis and integration
- Continuous quality improvement and accreditation
- Information management and case management software
- Collaboration with key stakeholders to improve services and drive innovation
Are you Interested in Working on a Research Project?
Are you interested in working on a research project with the team at Trellis? Please email us at with your research project ideas.
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Our Research
Reports & Projects
This article details the pilot program of The Raven, a supportive housing program for eight youth with complex needs, that provides wrap-around supports and intensive case management in lodge-style housing. It tells the story of the young people who participated in the Ravenl’s first year of operations, each of whom have cycled through multiple systems, including Children’s Services, justice, health, and disability. Their lived experiences represent a collective inadequacy of multiple systems, which are unable to work together to address their needs and keep them safe.
Innovations for Youth with Complex Needs
A two-part chronicle of the creation of Trellis, a newly amalgamated Calgary-based human service organization from the merger of two nonprofit, human services organizations: Aspen Family & Community Network Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary.
Non-Profit Merger & Amalgamation Decision Tool
Trellis partnered with Social Venture Partners Calgary to map our merge process so others have more tools and supports to help on their own merge and amalgamation journey.
Launch Tool
Report to Community
We are thrilled to release Trellis Society’s 2024-2025 Report to Community.
Read more about our impact, highlights, and successes.
Our 2024-2025 Impact
2023-2024 Report to Community
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2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements
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2022-2023 Report to Community
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2022-2023 Audited Financial Statements
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2021-2022 Report to Community
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2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements
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2020-2021 Report to Community
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2020-2021 Audited Financial Statements
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Branching Out
Branching Out is an annual Trellis Society publication that showcases the work happening across the organization.
We’re honoured to highlight the accomplishments and successes of the children, young people, adults, and families we serve.
Thank you to all our generous supporters who make this work possible!