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.
A $25M gift from The Slaight Family Foundation will help launch the Slaight Family Housing Lab—connecting people with safe housing and the supports they need to thrive. LOFT is proud to be part of this transformational work.
Research shows a link between evictions and worse health outcomes, says Dr. Andrew Boozary with the University Health Network. The Social Medicine initiative is Ontario’s first hospital-based homelessness and eviction prevention program.
CAMH and LOFT Community Services launched Project ECHO: Supportive Housing & Mental Health — the first CAMH series designed specifically for community-based housing providers. More than 100 providers from 63 organizations have united with a shared purpose: helping people remain safely and confidently housed.
LOFT’s CEO recently spoke to United Way to discuss their joint efforts to maintain affordable housing and combat homelessness in the city.