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Transformational Stories

We celebrate the courage, determination, and resilience of our clients in their recovery journey. These stories capture their powerful, life-changing journeys as told through the eyes of our staff and clients.

Get to Know Us: Auvil Orr

Get to Know Us: Auvil Orr

Extending love and compassion to the most vulnerable while denouncing anti-Black racism.   Auvil has ...
Coming Up for Air: Wura Aromolaran

Coming Up for Air: Wura Aromolaran

Human resources specialist Wura Aromolaran has worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to support LOFT’s ...
A Decade of Living with Dignity: Jeff’s Story

A Decade of Living with Dignity: Jeff’s Story

When we first met Jeff ten years ago, he was struggling. Chronic poverty, substance use and serious health issues ...
Get to Know Us: Nicole Downes

Get to Know Us: Nicole Downes

The Coordinator of LOFT’s White Squirrel Way program advocates for clients who face discrimination and speaks to ...
Get to Know Us: Tasha Castagnier

Get to Know Us: Tasha Castagnier

The director of LOFT’s 416 Support for Women program, Tasha shares her passion for professional development and ...
Finding her voice through gardening: Patricia’s Story

Finding her voice through gardening: Patricia’s Story

Struggling with mental and physical health challenges for years, Patricia found a welcoming community at LOFT’s ...
Get to Know Us: Linda Sung

Get to Know Us: Linda Sung

Providing recreational activities to the most vulnerable in our community as they achieve recovery and ...
Get to Know Us: Berhane Alemu

Get to Know Us: Berhane Alemu

Berhane Alemu has a long-standing passion for community social work. When he was in school, he pushed for a ...
Creative and Community-Based Recovery: Jacques’ Story

Creative and Community-Based Recovery: Jacques’ Story

After struggling with substance abuse for most of his life, Jacques uses his creative side and the help of a ...
Get to Know Us: Lucy Caceres

Get to Know Us: Lucy Caceres

In a workshop early in her career, Lucy Caceres was asked to put herself in her clients’ shoes. The exercise ...
Finding a welcoming place to live: Phillip’s Story

Finding a welcoming place to live: Phillip’s Story

Phillip once worked with the Toronto police force and lived in his own condo.  Initially thought to be ...
Get to Know Us: Karina Santos

Get to Know Us: Karina Santos

Karina didn’t choose LOFT. LOFT chose her. That’s how she describes the beginning of her experience as a ...