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In the disability services sector in Alberta, a significant amount of time is spent creating plans and setting goals for natural supports.  To put it simply, natural supports are people who interact with disabled individuals, be it at work or in recreational settings, as friends or as neighbours.  Natural supports are not paid employees and...

Welcome to another edition of Trevor’s Voice, Entrust’s client spotlight series. Here, we get to know one of Entrust’s residential support clients, Justin. – Tilton Reed, CEO of Entrust Justin is a 24-year-old individual with disabilities who has been living in Entrust’s residential support services since his teenage years. He loves to make fried chicken,...

True Innovation Goes Beyond Technology Tools Innovation is a word that has typically been reserved for the tech giants of Silicon Valley, companies like Apple, Google, and Meta that develop cutting-edge digital solutions. Admittedly, it is remarkable what can be achieved using software run on electronic devices tiny enough to fit into your pocket. However,...

Entrust is committed to contributing to the well-being of Alberta by focusing on employment.  Meaningful employment is the key to breaking down social barriers that many Albertans with disabilities face.  The workplace is the most social aspect in most people’s lives.  This is where people are able to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment...

When I first began working in the disability services sector in Edmonton, I did so because I believed that I would be making a difference. Working on the frontlines, getting to know individuals with disabilities and their needs, I knew that I would truly be helping people in my community. Every day in Alberta, disability...

Welcome to the first installment of Trevor’s Voice. Today, we hear from Entrust client, Matthew, who shares his thoughts on achieving your goals – why goals are important, what kinds of goals you can set, and what it means to achieve your goals. Enjoy, – Tilton Reed, CEO Goals reflect many important aspects of an individual’s...

The inspiration behind Trevor’s Voice blog series The inspiration for Trevor’s Voice is a young man who had an incredible impact on all of us at Entrust. Trevor passed away in 2015. He is greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him personally. Trevor’s unique communication style and honest expression Of all...

On April 21, Entrust Corp. participated in the Edmonton Connections Human Services Trade Show. It provided a fantastic opportunity for Entrust staff to interact with potential employees as well as other human services organizations within Alberta Health Services. Entrust Corp. is always grateful for opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations, and to tell others about our work...

This year’s Entrust Annual Community BBQ will be held on August 7, 2015.  Our clients and their families will join our staff and their families for an event filled with summer fun.  The event will be held at William Hawrelak Parkat the Heritage Amphitheatre from noon to 4 pm.

Entrust has partnered with Christian Labour Association of Canada’s (CLAC) stewards to create a transportation initiative that will relieve the burdens of transportation costs of staff for community outings. “When we were a small agency, we all just drove the clients where they needed to go. Now that we are growing and public transit in Edmonton is...