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[PDF, 1.35 MB] We are proud to present this year in review report [PDF, 1.35 MB], which illustrates the difference Trellis made in the lives of thousands of older adults and caregivers in 2024. Throughout a year of transitions, our partners, volunteers and staff committed themselves to our mission to help people thrive as we…

In accordance with federal regulation 45 CFR Part 1321.65, Trellis invites public comment from individuals, providers and other stakeholders on two elements of its 2025 funding proposal to the Minnesota Board on Aging.  View Program Development and Coordination Public Notice [PDF, 154.39 KB] View Cost Sharing Public Notice [PDF, 277.85 KB] Summary of plans for Program Development and Coordination…

Looking back on 2023, Trellis has much to celebrate and many people to thank. Our staff, volunteers and partners demonstrated creativity and dedication as we worked together to help people thrive as they age. Our 2023 Year in Review outlines the ways in which we advanced our mission throughout the year, grounded in our commitments to equity, innovation, and collaboration.

This is an important time of year for people on Medicare. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs every year from October 15 through December 7. During this time, people on Medicare can make changes to their Medicare health or prescription drug plan for the coming year. Too many people on Medicare ignore this time-limited…

Trellis is pleased to announce that we have achieved national accreditation in strategic volunteer engagement through AL!VE and the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA). With this accreditation, our organization joins the top 11 percent of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer management and organizational performance. The Service Enterprise program is a national change management program that…

Our Perspective | By Sarah Adams, ElderCare Development Partnership Coordinator November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time when we honor and uplift the experiences and efforts of family and friend caregivers both locally and across the country. Family and friend caregivers support individuals across the lifespan to live as independently as possible in communities of their…

We are pleased to share Trellis’ 2022 annual report. This report highlights stories of the people we serve and lifts up the many ways we partner with community members and organizations to make a collective impact. 2022 was a significant year for Trellis across our initiatives: We distributed $13 million in Older Americans Act funding…

On October 12, 2023, The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA) awarded Trellis Volunteer and Outreach Manager Jetta Wiedemeier Bower with the Mary Wiser Award for Leadership in the Field of Volunteer Resources. The Mary Wiser award honors a professional in the field of volunteer administration who demonstrates the vision, diligence, and commitment to service…

On September 21, 2023, The Remember Project was recognized by the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) at their annual conference. The Remember Project received an honorable mention in the Cam Busch NOAH Arts in Health Awards in the “Arts for Innovation” category. The Cam Busch NOAH Arts in Health Awards recognize individuals or…

Trellis’ efforts to improve equity in aging services are being recognized on a national scale. In July, our Volunteer and Outreach Team received a 2023 Aging Innovations Award from USAging at their annual conference. USAging is the national association representing area agencies on aging. The innovation award is one of the highest honors presented to…