The 416 began in the 1980s as a daytime drop-in center for women facing homelessness. In 2017, LOFT took over the house and promised to keep its original vision alive. Among the staff who run the 416, Donna best represents what the program is all about.
LOFT’s Client Council is making important progress in building client-centred governance and accountability across the organization.
G, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto, opened up about her academic journey, poignantly sharing her struggles with anxiety and depression throughout her studies.
McEwan House has a history firmly rooted in the community. The House is named in honour of Billy McEwan (adoptive name), an Indigenous youth who faced homelessness and contracted HIV after relocating to Toronto in the 1980s.
Steve arrived in Canada with his little sister when he was 15, already carrying a lifetime of trauma. Because of his complex physical and mental health challenges, Steve was referred to LOFT while still in the hospital. He was connected with Mount Dennis ICM, where he now has the safety, support, and stability he needs.
In November, LOFT officially launched the Social Medicine Housing Solution (SMHS) partnership with University Health Network (UHN).