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News + Stories

Our work is ever-changing because our clients’ journeys and challenges evolve. Here are some updates on what’s happening at LOFT and the community in which we work.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender Day of Visibility

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates transgender people and their achievements. A vibrant ...
Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

What is bipolar? Can it be treated? Bipolar (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) ...
Pandemic Readiness, Response and Resilience Two Years Later

Pandemic Readiness, Response and Resilience Two Years Later

LOFT’s Chelsea Grossman and her team were ready to support clients through the challenges of the Omicron ...
Embracing Change

Embracing Change

GROWING TO FILL THE GAPS Since 2018, LOFT has grown 163%. By 2023, we will have doubled in size. This ...
Showing Staff Appreciation

Showing Staff Appreciation

GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND The third week of February marked the first ever Non-profit Week of ...
Spring update from Heather McDonald, CEO

Spring update from Heather McDonald, CEO

BUILDING A BETTER WAY FORWARD TOGETHER Wave after wave of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll ...
LOFT CEO Heather McDonald earns a Report on Business magazine Changemakers award from The Globe and Mail

LOFT CEO Heather McDonald earns a Report on Business magazine Changemakers award from The Globe and Mail

February 25, 2022 Toronto, Ontario LOFT Community Services (LOFT) is very proud to announce that its ...
Aging with Support: Stella’s Story

Aging with Support: Stella’s Story

Stella and her husband receive daily support from LOFT's care team at Shoreham Hub Stella has been a ...
Supporting Black Employees’ Mental Health

Supporting Black Employees’ Mental Health

After almost two years of pandemic life, employees continue to struggle with mental health. COVID-19 has caused ...
Black Mental Health: Barriers and Stigma

Black Mental Health: Barriers and Stigma

Black people often lack access to mental health services. Stigma makes it even harder to get ...
Finding Hope and Support at School: Sam’s Story

Finding Hope and Support at School: Sam’s Story

LOFT’s campus support program offers long-term assistance to students struggling with mental health ...
Trevor’s Story

Trevor’s Story

Trevor was 30 years old when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Not long after, he lost his job, marriage, ...
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