LGBTQ+ Tobacco Study- Compensation
UNITY TABLE Art Workshop
Please join us on March 12th at 11:30 AM at The LOFT
Family Services of Westchester and Open Door Family Medical Centers are partnering with ArtsWestchester to create a Healing through the Arts project, a creative and unique mental health arts-engagement program to aid in the mental well-being of our community in response to COVID. Individuals of all ages will engage in creative tile-making which will be woven together in a community mural as its final outcome.
Women's Leadership Panel March 25-Friday
Save The Date: March 25, 2022, FRIDAY | 7:00-8:30 PM EST | Virtual, Free, All are welcome
Join The LOFT in celebration of Women's Herstory Month with a new event, "Woman to Woman" a leadership panel discussing topics on growth, equity, and empowerment.
OUTSpoken: "Our Understanding" by Anni Reffsin
Read the latest edition of OUTSpoken, "Our Understanding" a personal essay by LOFT Peer Group Facilitator and contributing writer, Anni Reffsin as she chronicles moments in time between herself and the woman she lovingly knew as "Aunt" Eadie.
Call For LGBTQ+ Art Jurors
Call for Artist Jurors: The LOFT is co-sponsoring an LGBTQ+ Art Show in June and looking for jurors. Jurors must have a minimum of 4 years of some kind of professional experience in the art world (i.e. exhibitions, teaching, residencies, etc) and identify as LGBTQ+. (The art does not need to have an LGBTQ+ theme). The time requirement is about 5 hours and virtual. Each juror selected will receive an honorarium payment. For more information or to apply please send resume to [email protected], subject line: LGBTQ+ Art Show.
Enjoy A Classic With Us!
Have you ever wanted to read and learn more about LGBTQ+ history, culture and theory? Join The Queer Community Book Club, read the book selections and join the weekly Saturday discussion!
Their next book to discuss will be "Stone Butch Blues" a novel by Leslie Feinberg.
Take a beat...take a breath
CALM/ Queer Zen presents guest facilitator Brian Gorman. Join Brian and the group as he guides folx with meditation techniques designed to help improve one's holistic well-being.
March 3, 2022 | 5:30-6:30 PM ET | Virtual Event-FREE
In-Person Meetings On-Campus Activities Resume!
It looks like things are moving in the right direction with COVID. The LOFT is resuming in-person, on-campus meetings again and dropping the mask-wearing mandate!
Read more about it and a few more happy updates in the latest letter by Executive Director, Judy Troilo.
Guest Speaker- One Voice
Join us for a very special One Voice as we listen to guest speaker Kalee Garland. Born with HIV, Kalee has become a social media influencer, advocate, and educator, working to shatter the stigma of those living with HIV/AIDS. Come listen to her story, leave inspired by her resilience and power!
All are welcome to attend this public event.
February 27, 2022 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Virtual Event-FREE
Tracing Your Family Roots
LUNCH & LEARN: Genealogy 101
TUESDAY - February 22, 2022
Virtual Meeting | 11:30am—1:00pm
Learn the basics of genealogy. People across the globe are interested in finding their roots. In the United States, there are census records, vital statistics, and newspaper articles that can guide you on your search. Come and join this Lunch and Learn as Program Manager, Dennis Richmond, Jr. (he/him) leads the group on the basics of tracing your biological ancestors back in time!