LOFT Community Services
Kate Navolska currently serves as a Case Manager at LOFT Community Services since March 2023. Simultaneously, Kate is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences at York University, where studies began in January 2022. Previous experience includes working as a Shelter & Warming Centre - Relief Intake Worker at Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, and as a Street Outreach Worker for Albion Neighbourhood Services. Additional roles include Community Service Worker at Regeneration Outreach Community, Child and Youth Worker at Women's Support Network of York Region, and Early Childhood Assistant at YMCA of Greater Toronto. Kate holds an Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care from Seneca Polytechnic, earned in 2020.
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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.