by Ainsley Boyd | May 14, 2021 | Success Stories
A community organizer and advocate for his clients, Anish supports adults living with complex health care needs in York Region. Anish is a Care Coordinator and Case Manager at LOFT’s Crosslinks Housing and Support Services. This program assists those facing complex...
by Ainsley Boyd | May 7, 2021 | Senior Programs, Staff Stories, Success Stories
Lorna puts compassion first at LOFT’s Crosslinks Seniors Housing and Support Services – Shoreham Hub “There’s never a dull moment at LOFT,” says Lorna, a Senior Personal Support Worker at Crosslinks Seniors Housing and Support Services – Shoreham Hub....
by Ainsley Boyd | May 3, 2021 | Senior Programs, Staff Stories, Success Stories
A community organizer and champion of mental health, LOFT’s Allan George helps clients live with dignity while supporting Ontario’s South Asian community of social workers. Social work has always been one of Allan George’s passions. As a Case Manager at our...
by Ainsley Boyd | Apr 25, 2021 | News, Senior Programs, Success Stories
The pandemic has been isolating to everyone but it has been disproportionally more isolating for seniors who also struggle with poverty. Anxiety, along with food insecurity and increased health risks, is making life extremely challenging for many of LOFT’s senior...
by Ainsley Boyd | Apr 21, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
A mental health activist, Sharon receives support for her physical and mental health needs at LOFT’s Pelham Park Gardens Supported Housing program. Sharon has been living at Pelham Park Gardens, a Toronto Community Housing (TCH) site for more than 30 years. An...
by Ainsley Boyd | Apr 21, 2021 | Adults Programs, Success Stories
Crystabel uses her lived experience and advocacy to offer support to LGBT2SQ+ clients navigating mental health challenges and homelessness. Crystabel knows the challenges of being transgender. When she transitioned, she lost her job and her apartment. She chose to...