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Transformational Stories
We celebrate the courage, determination, and resilience of our clients in their recovery journey. These stories capture their powerful, life-changing journeys as told through the eyes of our staff and clients.
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![Finding Hope and Support at School: Sam’s Story](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-sam_s-story-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Finding Hope and Support at School: Sam’s Story
LOFT’s campus support program offers long-term assistance to students struggling with mental health ...
![Get to Know Us: Dejan Micic](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Dejan_s-story-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Get to Know Us: Dejan Micic
A dog lover, Dejan didn’t hesitate to help when a client – and Yoda – needed a hand.
Dejan is a Team ...
![Youth Giving Back: Growing goodness, harvesting hope](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-youth-giving-back-v2-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Youth Giving Back: Growing goodness, harvesting hope
Ruby ripe heirloom tomatoes, crisp zucchini, leafy kale, wholesome peas and fresh garlic! The vulnerable seniors ...
![From At-Risk Teens to Independent Adults: Basedul’s Story](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Graphic-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
From At-Risk Teens to Independent Adults: Basedul’s Story
Basedul was only 17 when his parents helped him flee an unhealthy situation in Bangladesh. He came alone to Canada ...
![Raising the Roof: A Spotlight on the Harold E. Ballard Foundation](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Raising-the-Roof-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Raising the Roof: A Spotlight on the Harold E. Ballard Foundation
Helping ensure that at-risk youth, adults and seniors have a safe roof over their heads.
For over ...
![Respectful and Dignified Mental Health Care: Dave’s Story](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Dave_s-Story-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Respectful and Dignified Mental Health Care: Dave’s Story
With LOFT for over 20 years, Dave had some bad experiences with the mental health care system before finding a ...
![Get to Know Us: Nadia Cruceru](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Nadia_s-Story-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Get to Know Us: Nadia Cruceru
Part of LOFT’s Property Services department, Nadia provides clients with a safe and comfortable place to ...
![Get to Know Us: Paige Mazzuca](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Paige_s-Story-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Get to Know Us: Paige Mazzuca
Paige made personal sacrifices, so she could continue serving clients during the pandemic.
Paige ...
![The Power of Green Energy: A Spotlight on Modern Niagara](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-the-power-of-green-energy-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
The Power of Green Energy: A Spotlight on Modern Niagara
Modern Niagara’s Energy Solutions team helped LOFT reduce its carbon emission and utility ...
![Decades of Faithful Support: A Spotlight on the Anglican Diocese of Toronto’s FaithWorks Program](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/How-you-can-help-section-landing-page-banner-image-e1576593703126-400x284.jpg)
Decades of Faithful Support: A Spotlight on the Anglican Diocese of Toronto’s FaithWorks Program
The FaithWorks Allocations Committee (FWAC) and the Diocese of Toronto have been helping us offer an independent ...
![Get to Know Us: Chinwe Onwubolu](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Graphic-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Get to Know Us: Chinwe Onwubolu
Wearing different hats as part of the backbone to LOFT’s work.
Chinwe has been the Executive ...
![Get to Know Us: Mary Ann Proulx](https://www.loftcs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LOFT-6320-06-Blog-Header-Graphic-1136x400-1-400x284.jpg)
Get to Know Us: Mary Ann Proulx
LOFT’s Crosslinks Street Outreach Van Coordinator, Mary Ann finds joy in building relationships and sharing her ...