by LOFT | Jun 22, 2020 | Seniors Programs, Success Stories
We listen to many similar stories at LOFT, of people who had fractured relationships with family due to undiagnosed mental health challenges. Pauline, now a senior who lives at our College View location in downtown Toronto, is one of those stories of both heartbreak...
by Debora Jesus | Jun 3, 2020 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
In 2015, Brintha was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. The diagnosis was difficult, and Brintha was struggling with her mental health. Feeling like she couldn’t cope, Brintha dropped out of high school...
by Debora Jesus | Jun 2, 2020 | Success Stories
On a normal day, you’ll find Sandra Greenlund in the kitchen of LOFT’s 416 Community Support for Women, lovingly taking donated raw ingredients and turning them into healthy meals – 200 of them every single day. When COVID-19 hit, Sandra and the 416 team had to adapt...