The LOFT's History and Mission

Located in White Plains (Westchester County), New York, The LOFT is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community of the lower Hudson Valley. The LOFT works to further the cause for inclusion, diversity and pride through education, advocacy and celebration.

The LOFT was officially born in October 1983 as a meeting place for gay and lesbian groups and organizations. Before then, there was simply a hotline providing information to our community. The organization has moved twice in the past five years to accommodate the growing needs of the community.

The purpose of this site is two-fold: first, to provide information about The LOFT, its services, and associated organizations; second, to provide as much information as possible pertaining to issues of interest to the gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ transgendered community in and around the lower Hudson Valley of New York.

If you like what you see, want more information, or feel we've neglected to include something, please feel free to e-mail The LOFT. We want to hear from you!