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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.

Youth Advocating for Mental Health: A Spotlight on Monarch Park Collegiate

Youth Advocating for Mental Health: A Spotlight on Monarch Park Collegiate

Students from Monarch Park Collegiate chose LOFT’s Transitional Age Youth program as the recipient of a Youth ...
Caring for the LGBT2SQ+ Community: A Spotlight on MAC Viva Glam

Caring for the LGBT2SQ+ Community: A Spotlight on MAC Viva Glam

MAC’s Viva Glam Fund has contributed to the wellbeing of numerous LOFT LGBT2SQ+ clients for decades June is ...
Merriam Music Lessons Spark Joy

Merriam Music Lessons Spark Joy

LOFT clients discover the healing power of music   Alan Merriam, the president and CEO of Merriam ...
Diane Can’t Wait Until We’re Together

Diane Can’t Wait Until We’re Together

Striking a good work-life balance   After more than a year of working from home to help stop the ...
Get to Know Us: William Shin

Get to Know Us: William Shin

The Director of LOFT’s College View and Simon Supportive Housing Services discusses the important role ...
Get to Know Us: Cylene Rainville

Get to Know Us: Cylene Rainville

The director of LOFT’s Mental Health and Justice Initiative shares the challenges her clients face and the ways ...
Dignified Living at LOFT: Chris’ Story

Dignified Living at LOFT: Chris’ Story

Living with LOFT for several years, Chris appreciates not having to hide his life experience   Chris ...
Get to Know Us: Anish Alex, MSW RSW

Get to Know Us: Anish Alex, MSW RSW

A community organizer and advocate for his clients, Anish supports adults living with complex health care needs in ...
Get to Know Us: Lorna’s Story

Get to Know Us: Lorna’s Story

Lorna puts compassion first at LOFT’s Crosslinks Seniors Housing and Support Services - Shoreham ...
Get to Know Us: Allan Thayil-George

Get to Know Us: Allan Thayil-George

A community organizer and champion of mental health, LOFT’s Allan George helps clients live with dignity while ...
Addressing isolation and building resiliency: Life Enrichment Activities for Seniors.

Addressing isolation and building resiliency: Life Enrichment Activities for Seniors.

The pandemic has been isolating to everyone but it has been disproportionally more isolating for seniors who also ...
Bringing support to those in need: LOFT’s work with #TeamVaccine

Bringing support to those in need: LOFT’s work with #TeamVaccine

High-risk clients living in Toronto Community Housing and other hot spot areas are getting access to the COVID-19 ...