ArtsWestchester announced that it will recognize one artist and one organization with an Advancing Equity Award this spring. The Advancing Equity Award is a cornerstone program in ArtsWestchester’s commitment to social justice and recognizes a nonprofit organization and artist for their leadership in advancing social justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility through and in the arts.

Haifa Bint-Kadi of Yonkers has been selected as the 2023 Advancing Equity artist recipient and The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center of White Plains has been selected as the winner of the Advancing Equity Organization Award. To support Bint-Kadi’s ongoing work and commitment to service, the artist award comes with a $5,000 prize. The Advancing Equity Organization Award comes with a $25,000 recognition prize.

"The LOFT is deeply honored to receive this award. We thank ArtsWestchester for their incredible support. Advancing equity for all LGBTQ+ community members is the foremost mission of The LOFT and with this $25,000 grant we can continue to expand our arts-based programming and services for members." says, Executive Director, Judy Troilo.

The Advancing Equity Awards will be presented, today at ArtsWestchester’s April 19^th Arts Award Luncheon.

ArtsWestchester Press Release

SpringFest | April 22, 2023 | 6-9 PM | At LOFT Campus | Volunteers: Free | Tickets $10

Join us for an evening celebration of dinner and dancing at SpringFest.  Enjoy a decadent but healthy meal and dance the night away to the banging beats of DJ Njambi!

Walk away with goodies, play the 50/50 Raffle and win big, and best of all, join in celebrating our volunteers who do so much for The LOFT and the community!  

"CLAIMING YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE....BEING FULLY ALIGNED IN YOUR CAREER"

Join us for our virtual LGBTQ+ Professional lunchtime series with Career Coach Jim Arnoff
May 18 | Thursday | 12:30-2:00 PM | Virtual | FREE |

Challenged to be the true you in tough situations? Not quite sure how to share with integrity and claim your full voice under pressure?Uncertain about how much to share about who you truly are personally?

Hear coaching techniques to let go of those blocks that have been holding you back from being as authentic as you can be, how to communicate with conviction, and the best way to embrace all of your professional/personal strengths. No matter where you are in your career, this workshop will give you the confidence, skills, and motivation to become the authentic leader that you deserve by creating the strongest connections...authentically.