Shawntel's Story

Shawntel spent six years in and out of Avenue 15, Calgary’s only youth emergency shelter, operated by Trellis. When she first arrived at Avenue 15 Shawntel was only 12 years old. She describes Avenue 15 as somewhere she felt safe and loved, and that safety became her access point to a sense of belonging, addiction recovery and education supports. 

Today Shawntel is a proud mother, working toward her social work degree, intent on helping other youth like her to thrive. With your help, more kids like Shawntel have the hope of a brighter future.