Dianna’s Story
Dianna shared this speech on World homelessness Day on October 8, 2019

Dianna shared this speech on World homelessness Day on October 8, 2019
Life experience has had a big impact on Michelle Brochu’s career. Thirty years ago, her first child was born with Down Syndrome, and he tragically passed away within a year following surgery. Michelle was then blessed with two more children,
It began with the death of her son. Then she lost her mother in a car accident and her fiancé died suddenly of a heart attack. The death of her roommate was the breaking point, and Estelle Young ended up
Rory had been homeless for four years before finding his way to LOFT. During that time he struggled with substance abuse, and had been back and forth between living with his mother and living on the streets. Two years ago,
Everyone is at ease when Dorota is around. Her infectious laugh precedes her like a beam of sunshine and when you hear it, it’s impossible not to smile along with her. Dorota left her home in Poland years ago to
Living at LOFT’s Bradford House, a supportive care home for older adults and seniors with complex health challenges, is a dream come true for Michael. He is one of our many clients who is now living a dignified life. Before
LOFT’s Ingles Housing and Support Services serves young women aged 16-26 in recovery from complex addiction, mental health, or eating disorder challenges. Cate was one of them. Cate describes her childhood as “normal.” She had a loving, caring family, played