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This Year's Westchester Pride 2023 is expected to be the biggest, the best and most exciting ever! 

You definitely don't want to miss out! 

We have so many opportunities for you to be involved! Visit our Pride Hub Page to learn more!

Become a Sponsor!

Become a Vendor!

Advertise in the Pride Guide!

Join The Fun as a Pride Volunteer! 

WESTCHESTER PRIDE | June 4, 2023 | 12-5 PM | Court Street b/n Martine & Main | White Plains, NY 

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The LOFT is honored to have accepted the Citation for Outstanding Contribution in Public Health in New York State awarded by The New York State Public Health Association on April 27th at the PHPC Conference in White Plains, NY. The LOFT was cited for its partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health in hosting MPOX clinics at the center's campus from July to September of 2022, ensuring that high-risk LGBTQ+ community members had access to the vaccine in a safe and affirming environment.  The LOFT was one of the first LGBTQ+ Community Centers in the nation to offer vaccine clinics directly on its campus.

The LOFT would like to thank Westchester County Executive, George Latimer, and Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler for their outstanding leadership and support in making the clinics happen, and Sr. Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement, Heriberto Contreras who managed the ground operations and led a successful ground operation of clinicians and professionals who made over 700+ inoculations, protecting our community.

MPOX is a serious but preventable disease. The Westchester Department of Health and The LOFT strongly encourage our community to get inoculated, especially as Pride celebrations and more opportunities to socialize increase in the Summer.  To learn more visit our MPOX Resource Page.

TSHV Workshop: April 28th-Friday | Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S. William Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 from 2:30-4:30 pm | Free 

"Intro to Plant Queerdom" a workshop in partnership with the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center! Join us as we learn more about how to take care of our plants, the types of houseplants that are pet-safe, and low maintenance, and plants that show the queerness/transness of nature.

Those who qualify and get tested will receive a $25 gift card.

LOFT Night OUT | May 4-Thursday | 7-9 PM | Sing Sing Kills Brewery, Ossining, NY | Free Admission

Y'all, May 4th is Queeraoke Night! You need to join us if you're looking to have fun on the hottest queer night in Westchester!  Sing your heart out to your favorite songs, have a beer and some fun, meet new people, and make some memories!

THANK YOU to everyone who made SPRINGFEST 2023 an evening to remember!  We had so much fun celebrating our volunteers! Thank you to all of our volunteers for everything you do in building and empowering our community. We love you! The Videobook is posted, check out the photos and fun. Click the play button on the image to see more!

Westchester Pride Pizza Party-Volunteer Information Session| May 4-Thursday | 5-6 PM | LOFT Campus-In Person

The Volunteer Pride Information Session/ PIZZA Party🍕 is the place to be! Learn about all the amazing opportunities you can be a part of during Westchester Pride while enjoying slices of delicious pizza!  Volunteers get insider access to THE most fun event of the year-PRIDE-plus plenty of goodies and good fun!  

What's not to like--JOIN US!

WESTCHESTER PRIDE | June 4, 2023 | 12-5 PM | Court Street b/n Martine & Main | White Plains, NY 

We are expecting the largest turnout in Westchester Pride History. That's right, we are expecting record crowds with 7,500 beautiful people joining us. 

Now is the time to boost your business with securing a vendor sport.  Non-Profit spots are $100, For Profit Spots are only $200!  Come and engage with our community and give your business maximum exposure while introducing your products, services and business information!

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