PFLAG Greater Providence

PFLAG, formerly known as “Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays,” is a national support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and genderqueer or non-conforming (LGBTQ) people, their families, friends and allies.  With 200,000 members and supporters and local affiliates in more than 500 communities across the United States and abroad, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based family organization of its kind.  PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any religious or political institutions.

What  does PFLAG do?

PFLAG supports LGBTQ people, their families and friends locally and nationally by providing PFLAG chapter helplines, support group meetings and resources.  PFLAG also educates families and communities on sexual orientation, gender identity and LGBTQ issues.  Local PFLAG chapters educate their communities through a variety of projects while PFLAG National continues to provide fair and accurate information about LGBTQ people, their loved ones, and the unique challenges they face.  PFLAG also advocates for equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people on local, state, and national levels.

For more information, visit their website at PFLAG.