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LOFT Holds its 2009 Annual General Meeting

On Tuesday, June 23, LOFT held its Annual General Meeting at St. Lawrence Hall in downtown Toronto. Annual Meetings are a time for LOFT clients, staff, and community and government stakeholders to come together and reflect on LOFT's accomplishments over the past year. 

Every year there is a theme chosen for the Meeting. This year it was Adults Programs, and so staff and clients of LOFT's Crosslinks Street Outreach and Services Network gave a wonderful presentation on what the program does and what it means to those it serves. 

LOFT would like to thank all those who were in attendance.

18th Annual Christmas Concert a Success

In spite of the difficult economic times, LOFT supporters really came through for us on December 8, 2008, when “Home for the Holidays”, our Annual Christmas Concert, raised more than $100,000 for the third consecutive year.

It was a truly enjoyable evening of musical variety and virtuosity. Much of the credit goes to LOFT’s great friend Kelly Walker who served both as Artistic Director, recruiting and supporting the performers, and as the MC for the evening.

The evening opened with the beautiful voice of cabaret singer Patricia O’Callaghan, followed by Stonefox – a spirited foursome based at Ryerson University – and Ensemble Vivant, often called Canada’s Chamber Music Treasure. Cathedral Music Director Andrew Agar accompanied the audience in the Christmas carols.

Andrew brought along a surprise guest, 12-year-old Tanika Mohn whose lovely voice suggests big things ahead for her. The audience also provided a warm welcome for Samira Jackson, currently a LOFT client while she finishes school, hoping for a singing career.

Following these two young women, at the beginning of their respective singing careers, were two of Canada’s senior artists. The audience was thoroughly charmed by actor/singer/musical theatre performer Brent Carver, and the rafters of St. James Cathedral rang to the great voice of Jackie Richardson.

As always, LOFT offers very special thanks to our tireless team of volunteers, to the Ryerson University Theatre Team for their first-class technical support, RP Dynamics and Jack A. Frost Ltd., who provided the sound and lighting equipment, St. James Cathedral, and the performers who provide their time and talent.

The cathedral bells rang, the lights were lit, the singers sang, but none of it would have been possible without the true stars of the show, our generous sponsors and all our wonderful audience and supporters who made the evening a success.

Thank you for helping LOFT help to ensure that as many people as possible have a “Home for the Holidays” and all the year through.

For more pictures from the Christmas concert, click here

For a list of 2008's sponsors, click here