W.E.B Du Bois described education as the gatekeeper of access because he believed education was the key to opportunities and socioeconomic mobility. Lack of education perpetuates poverty, particularly for marginalized communities facing systemic disenfranchisement and limited economic mobility. I understood this concept at 12 years old when I committed to go to college and [...]
Trellis Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $300,000 to the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin (the Dana Center). This award will support the Dana Center’s work with Texas colleges and universities to improve corequisite implementation and student success rates. The corequisite model allows students to start [...]
At Trellis Foundation, supporting public policy change is crucial to our mission of helping low-income students and students of color succeed in postsecondary education. That's why our funding strategy includes breaking down the systemic barriers faced by students from communities facing historic and persistent barriers to higher education. One way we do this is [...]
Trellis Foundation is pleased to announce $2.5 million in total awards to 26 Texas community-based organizations providing direct impact services to support students in college completion: “These grants are an acknowledgment of the innovative and essential work that community-based organizations engage in and our commitment to this important section of the postsecondary completion ecosystem,” [...]
It is a pleasure to join the Trellis Foundation team as Grants and Operations Manager. The Foundation’s work investing in postsecondary education strongly impacts educational institutions and our community. Knowing that my contributions can lead to lasting change and improved educational outcomes is a source of immense pride and satisfaction. The professional journey that [...]
Download this guide as a PDF (full citations) The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted and exacerbated the need for mental health services on college campuses. Data show an increase in students reporting severe psychological distress and nearly a 7,000% increase in virtual college counseling sessions from March 2020 to March 2021. Student mental health [...]
As my time as a Graduate Fellow ends, the staff asked me to reflect on my experience at Trellis Foundation in this exit interview post. The Trellis Foundation fellowship is a great chance to gain practical experience and learn about the interactions and intersections between nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. What drew you to Trellis [...]
Trellis Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $100,000 to Workforce Solutions Capital Area. This award will support the development of a new workforce and higher education data-sharing model so that community colleges and workforce boards can improve programs and career outcomes for students. As the Texas population and economy expand, the challenge [...]
I am delighted to join the Trellis Foundation – an organization I have admired for over a decade – as Program Associate of Learning & Communication! This role fits my previous nonprofit and philanthropic service and perfectly aligns with my commitment to racial equity and social justice. As the daughter of a journalist and [...]
