by Debora Jesus | Apr 19, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
For over 30 years, Dr. Heyding and Dr. Pritchard have been dedicating their time to vulnerable women at LOFT’s 416 Community Support for Women program. LOFT’s 416 Community Support for Women (“The 416”), is a drop-in centre providing daily meals, activities, mental...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 22, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
Lula moved to Canada to escape LGBT2SQ+ discrimination. With the help of a caring Community Support Worker, Lula is now living an independent and dignified life. Lula, a transgender woman from Yemen, came to Canada as a refugee. She escaped a long-standing history...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 19, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
Erika reveals the barriers her clients face when trying to access support services, particularly during the “new normal” brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Erika is a Community Support Worker with LOFT’s Wilkinson Housing and Support Services program. She assists...
by Debora Jesus | Feb 8, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
The director of LOFT’s 416 Support for Women program, Tasha shares her passion for professional development and the importance of Black History in the health care sector. Tasha’s lived experience, coupled with the praise she had heard for LOFT, inspired her to join...
by Debora Jesus | Feb 3, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
Struggling with mental and physical health challenges for years, Patricia found a welcoming community at LOFT’s McEwan Housing and Support Services program. Originally from South America, Patricia survived abuse and a troubled relationship with her family before...
by Debora Jesus | Nov 27, 2020 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
Precarious conditions and toxic work environments can certainly affect one’s mental health. That’s what happened to LOFT client Jason. Working for over 10 years at a milk plant, Jason went through several negative experiences that led him to develop post-traumatic...
