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.
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Brintha’s Story: One LOFT Client Comes Full Circle
In 2015, Brintha was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy ...
Giving Love in the Form of Food
On a normal day, you’ll find Sandra Greenlund in the kitchen of LOFT’s 416 Community Support for Women, lovingly ...
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic: using creativity and resiliency to support clients.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, public health guidelines helped to stop the spread through targeted action. ...
Perseverance and Creativity in Challenging Times: Colin’s Story
Colin is a LOFT client who struggles with short-term memory loss. He needs his name on the door of his LOFT home ...
Debra Walko Receives Honour Roll mention in 2018 Minister’s Medal Awards
http://health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/transformation/minister_medal_2018.aspx
Honouring Debra Walko for the ...
Nora’s Story
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. And the holiday has extra meaning for me.
I’m one of eleven ...
Andrew’s Story
We came to Canada from Ghana when I was 9 years old. And I was just a regular Canadian kid until I hit my teens. ...
Taking ownership of your mental health: Andrew’s Story
Andrew was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a teen. He found himself fighting with his family, dropping out of ...
Dianna’s Story
Dianna shared this speech on World homelessness Day on October 8, 2019
Get to Know Us: Michelle Brochu
Life experience has had a big impact on Michelle Brochu’s career. Thirty years ago, her first child was born with ...
From despair to joy: Estelle Young
It began with the death of her son. Then she lost her mother in a car accident and her fiancé died suddenly of a ...
Highlighting Hope: Rory
Rory had been homeless for four years before finding his way to LOFT. During that time he struggled with substance ...