Applications for Cycle 4 of TransMission are now open from December 1st - 31st 2022

The TransMission program provides financial assistance of up to $500 for expenses related to social, legal, medical, or surgical transition. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and reside within the United States. Priority will be given to residents of New York’s Hudson Valley. All are welcome to apply.

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Biden signs same-sex marriage bill at White House Ceremony

CenterLink’s Statement on the Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act

Today President Biden signed into law a bipartisan bill that will protect same-sex and interracial marriages with a celebration at the White House that included many LGBTQ+ community center leaders. 

The Respect for Marriage Act​ is an important bill that will do two primary things. First, it repeals DOMA and gets this anti-marriage federal law off the books. It will require the federal government to recognize a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. Second, the bill will guarantee that valid marriages between two individuals are given full faith and credit, regardless of the couple’s sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill will not require a state to issue a marriage license contrary to state law. 

Passing the Respect for Marriage Act is a crucial step toward protecting LGBTQ+ couples and to ensure the dignity, stability and ongoing protection that marriage affords to families and children. Like the freedom to marry, a majority of Americans support measures that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in all aspects of daily life. CenterLink will continue to work to ensure that the momentum we’re seeing for the freedom to marry is carried over into ongoing efforts to secure federal nondiscrimination protections for all Americans.

You've seen the headlines, nightlife activities while being so much fun can also become nightmares.  Have you had an experience that was scary while at a nightclub, bar, or party?  Do you work in the nightlife industry and want to share your experiences to hopefully create more safety in nightlife fun?  

The LOFT has partnered with WestCOP- Victims Assistance Services (VAS) to create a survey to learn more about your concerns and experiences.  Together, let's keep our clubs and bars safe for all.

Take the Nightlife Safety Survey 

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community honors Pansexual Pride Day, December 8th.  

Pansexuality is a term that refers to people who are attracted to others no matter the other person’s gender identity or sex.

To learn more about this growing LGBTQ+ Community, check out our resource list below:

• What Does It Mean to Be Pansexual?
• What Is It To Be Pansexual: An Explanation
• Celebrating Pansexual Pride

Thank you Barbara for your lifetime of advocacy. We stand on your shoulders and learn from your legacy. Rest In Pride,

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NYTIMES: Barbara Love, Who Fought for Lesbians to Have a Voice, Dies at 85

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Photo source: Bettye Lane, via Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University

Know Your Housing Protections

Unlocking Doors, Breaking Barriers: Westchester

December 6, 2022-Tuesday | Program- 6:00-7:30 PM
Food & Reception to follow

YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester: 515 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605

Join the NYS Division of Human Rights, LOFT LGBTQ+ Center, Westchester Human Rights Commission, and
Westchester Residential Opportunities for a conversation about fair housing protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity under the human rights law.

TODAY-Saturday is your last chance to buy at the Early Bird rate of $50/Ticket!

Holiday Brunch Celebration December 11-SUN | 11:30 AM-2:30 PM | Sonesta Hotel, White Plains NY

The LOFT's annual holiday brunch celebration is BACK in person! Drag artist ANDRAMADA joins the fun with drag bingo and performance!

All-you-can-eat buffet, live entertainment, games, and prizes including an NYC Getaway Package: Hotel & Broadway tickets!

Win your chance for a 2-night stay at the brand new, MOTTO, a super chic hotel by Hilton, and enjoy ticket vouchers from TodayTix to your choice of Broadway shows (a $650 value)!

To Buy Tickets to the Annual Brunch

Don't miss out on some Autumn fun with December's OUTWalking Adventure!  

December 4, 2022-SUNDAY at Oscawana Island & McAndrews Estate

| 123 Cortlandt, St, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, 10520 | 10:00AM-1:00 PM

Come and join us, connect with nature, enjoy the walk and make new friends!

Learn more, click here.