RESET Society of Calgary is a 5-star charity with a High impact score. It has best practices in financial transparency. It has an A results reporting grade which is above average. For every dollar donated to the charity, 80 cents go to the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.

Founded in 1989, RESET Society of Calgary (formerly known as Servants Anonymous Society of Calgary) helps women and children who are victims of sexual exploitation and/or sex trafficking. RESET estimates that about 3,000 women and girls are involved in sexual exploitation in Calgary. RESET reports that 86% of trafficking victims within Canada come from Canada, and that 96% of exploitation victims are women and girls. The most common recruitment age for sex trafficking is 13 to 14 years. RESET Society of Calgary does not provide a financial breakdown of its programs.

A Charity Intelligence 2024 Top Canadian Impact Charity.

A Charity Intelligence 2024 Top 100 Rated Charity.

RESET Calgary’s EXIT (Exploitation Intervention & Transition) program runs three phases: i-EXIT, EXIT and Community Support. These include two-stage housing (supported housing and supportive independent housing), life skills learning, trauma-informed counselling, educational scholarships, employment skills, and community support components. In F2023, 9,530 safe and secure nights were provided to women and children. The charity reports that 91 women were helped with 275+ different Community Supports in F2023.

In F2023, RESET Society of Calgary reports 72 women and children entered the EXIT programs. Of these women, 96% were considered homeless at intake, 94% had issues with addiction, 50% of women were pregnant or had kids, and 30% of women identified as Indigenous, First Nations, or Métis. 14% of participants came to RESET directly from a correctional facility. 87% of participants were supported with their physical health and 87% received mental health support. Since opening, RESET reports supporting over 1,100 individuals.

In F2023, RESET ran its fifth SETA (Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking Awareness) Conference in Calgary, featuring keynotes, panels and workshops to enhance awareness and collaboration. RESET Society of Calgary introduced a two-day Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking Training in F2023, offering real-world insights from law enforcement, service providers, and those with lived experience.