LOFT Community Services

Since 1953, LOFT has provided dignity and hope to individuals facing complex challenges as one of Ontario’s largest community service providers, supporting people facing a combination of mental and physical health challenges, addiction, poverty, and/or homelessness. In November 2021, the Bradford West Gwillimbury Council unanimously voted to donate municipally owned land at 31 Frederick Street to LOFT Community Services for the construction of a new building. LOFT retained SHS as their development consultant for the project.

Objective

Expected to open its doors in 2026, 31 Fredrick St will allow LOFT to relocate and expand an existing program called Bradford House, which supports at-risk seniors who face mental and physical health issues, social isolation, absence of family support and/or poverty. Without it, residents would most likely be homeless.

The Frederick Street property will increase housing capacity from 54 to 100 self-contained units. Each unit will contain individual washroom and kitchenette facilities. Additional spaces in the building will include food preparation and congregate dining areas, social engagement and activity areas, staff offices, on-site laundry and outdoor green space.

Like the existing Bradford House, clients will receive ongoing assessment, system navigation and connection to services, coordination of care, accompaniment to appointments, financial management and more. Services also include 24/7 personal support, meals, social activation, programs to promote health literacy and self-management, and property maintenance.