LOFT Community Services
Brenda Vethanantham, CHRP, is an experienced Human Resources professional with a robust background in HR administration and recruitment across various organizations. Currently serving as the Human Resources and Benefits Administrator at LOFT Community Services since February 2024, Brenda manages employee leaves and supports return-to-work plans. Previously, as a Human Resources Business Partner at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, Brenda provided guidance on HR policies and facilitated full-cycle recruitment. Brenda's expertise also includes roles at LMC Healthcare and the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County, where comprehensive recruitment and compliance with employment law were emphasized, alongside experience as an HR Administrative Assistant at Magna International. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Toronto and a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Seneca Polytechnic.
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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.