Blog
Our work is ever-changing because our clients’ journeys and challenges evolve. Here are some updates on what’s happening at LOFT and the community in which we work.
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When community starts in the kitchen
Every day is different for Berely, the kitchen supervisor at LOFT’s John Gibson House. John Gibson House provides specialized supportive housing and personalized care to vulnerable older adults with complex needs.
St. Anne’s Place provides the active social life Connie needs
Living with arthritis and memory loss are two significant challenges for Connie, an 80-year-old resident ...
Spring update from Heather McDonald, CEO
Happy New Year to our LOFT Community!
During the holidays, I had the opportunity to spend time with ...
Working together to help those most affected by the affordability crisis
The most vulnerable in our community are facing challenges with rising costs, a housing crisis, and increasing ...
Cultivating a sense of community with Christa
Christa has been working with LOFT for the past three years, initially joining us as a Life Enrichment Worker and ...
Providing hope to clients like Jeremy
Jeremy has been one of our clients for the past nine years. Growing up, Jeremy excelled in school. By the time he ...
Building a brighter future for youth
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but ...
Holiday Update from Heather McDonald, CEO
Together with hospitals, partners, volunteers and donors, countless lives have been ...
Fall Update from Heather McDonald, CEO
Responding to unmet needs and supporting clients
According to Statistics Canada, more than two in ...
Bienca’s story: Finding life-saving support
Bienca is an ambitious person, who is goal-oriented in all corners of her life. She completed a 16-week baking ...
Perin goes where she’s needed
The impact of the pandemic and rising inflation has created ongoing barriers for our young clients, ...
Expanding our support for seniors with complex needs
Canada’s population is aging. The demand for better support services for seniors with complex needs is rising. ...