by Rosie Rotundo | Dec 12, 2022 | Seniors Programs, Success Stories
Christa has been working with LOFT for the past three years, initially joining us as a Life Enrichment Worker and now working as a Coordinator for our senior programs. LOFT’s Life Enrichment Program provides evidence-based prevention against dementia to our...
by Rosie Rotundo | Nov 18, 2022 | Seniors Programs, Success Stories
Jeremy has been one of our clients for the past nine years. Growing up, Jeremy excelled in school. By the time he reached his senior year of high school, he was collecting straight As and university scholarships. But he was uncertain of what he wanted to do with his...
by Rosie Rotundo | Nov 16, 2022 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
Mental health concerns and addiction are some of the most complex challenges facing youth in Canada today, but only 1 in 5 who need help actually receive it. Without adequate and timely support, youth are vulnerable to increased mental health challenges, difficulties...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
Bienca is an ambitious person, who is goal-oriented in all corners of her life. She completed a 16-week baking course at George Brown College, and is currently working as a full-time Personal Support Worker. It’s been a tough journey for Bienca. In 2016, Bienca was...
by Betty Kim | Sep 13, 2022 | Success Stories
The impact of the pandemic and rising inflation has created ongoing barriers for our young clients, especially those who need housing. Perin, a Community Support Worker from our Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program, says it’s a worry: “Rent prices have gone up so much...
by Debora Jesus | Mar 17, 2022 | Success Stories
The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their achievements. A vibrant part of the LGBT2SQ+ community, transgender individuals have made a lot of progress towards true equity over the years. But there’s more we can do. Everyone...
