LOFT Community Services
Arif Nizami is an experienced professional with a diverse background in human resources and real estate. Currently serving as the People and Culture Manager at LOFT Community Services since April 2022, Arif also holds a position as a Realtor at Bosley Real Estate Ltd. since August 2013. Prior roles include Human Resources Manager at Toronto North Support Services and various HR positions at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, alongside academic contributions as a PMP at Ryerson University since 2011. Arif's educational qualifications include a BA Honours in Political Science from Dalhousie University and certificates in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Project Management, and Human Resources Management. Arif resides in Toronto with a family, valuing community and commitment to a positive work environment.
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LOFT Community Services
When people with mental and physical health challenges,addiction issues or cognitive impairment find themselves marginalized, vulnerable and homeless or threatened with homelessness, LOFT is ready to offer dignity and hope. LOFT steps up to serve those most in need by offering them the safety and stability of housing and the practical support they need to regain their dignity and take control of their lives. Our clients include women and men, youth, adults and seniors. We currently serve some 4,000 individuals a year and because of our proactive approach, that number continues to grow. We are one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario and unique in the diversity of our services. We are also the largest supportive housing provider in York Region/South Simcoe and we operate the Region's only homeless street outreach van. LOFT Community Services promotes recovery and independence for people with complex challenges including serious mental health challenges, dementia, substance abuse issues, physical health challenges and homelessness or the risk of becoming homeless. We have been doing this work since 1953, reaching out to serve those who often fall through the cracks. When people have nowhere else to turn, LOFT is there for them. LOFT takes a proactive approach to addressing community challenges, responding to the evolving needs of the day with innovative programming that seeks to empower our clients to be able to take back control of their lives.