by Ainsley Boyd | Oct 6, 2020 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
With his cat, TK, underfoot, and the time and space to focus on his art and talk with friends on the phone, Dan is finding social distancing rather pleasant. Thanks to LOFT’s unfaltering support, he’s in a good place these days. But that was once far from true. Dan...
by Ainsley Boyd | Jul 2, 2020 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we serve the community. Despite the challenges we’re facing, we continue to hear stories of perseverance and hope. Our team is adapting and rising to the challenge before us. The 416 Community Support for Women...
by LOFT | Jun 22, 2020 | Seniors Programs, Success Stories
We listen to many similar stories at LOFT, of people who had fractured relationships with family due to undiagnosed mental health challenges. Pauline, now a senior who lives at our College View location in downtown Toronto, is one of those stories of both heartbreak...
by Ainsley Boyd | Jun 3, 2020 | Success Stories, Youth Mental Health, Youth Programs
In 2015, Brintha was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. The diagnosis was difficult, and Brintha was struggling with her mental health. Feeling like she couldn’t cope, Brintha dropped out of high school...
by Ainsley Boyd | Jun 2, 2020 | Success Stories
On a normal day, you’ll find Sandra Greenlund in the kitchen of LOFT’s 416 Community Support for Women, lovingly taking donated raw ingredients and turning them into healthy meals – 200 of them every single day. When COVID-19 hit, Sandra and the 416 team had to adapt...
by Ainsley Boyd | May 2, 2020 | Success Stories
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, public health guidelines helped to stop the spread through targeted action. These restrictions dramatically affected our programs. Many of our locations had to stop allowing visitors, and some offices had to close. “We now approach...
