FAQs about PFLAG
What is PFLAG?
What does PFLAG do?
What are PFLAG’s top priorities?
Where is PFLAG?
When was PFLAG started?
Who are PFLAG’s members?
How can I get involved in PFLAG?
What is PFLAG?
"PFLAG" (p-flag) is Parents, Families & Friends of
Lesbians & Gays. We are a support, education and advocacy organization
for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) people, their
families, friends and allies.
PFLAG is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) corporation. We are
not affiliated with any religious or political institution. We are
a volunteer, local community based group; membership organization
open to anyone and everyone who supports our mission.
What does PFLAG do?
PFLAG supports GLBT people, their families and friends through support
meetings, educational resources, speakers, and an informational helpline.
PFLAG educates families and provides public education on sexual orientation,
gender identity and GLBT issues. PFLAG educates the community through
a variety of projects. PFLAG continues to provide fair and accurate
information about GLBT people and their loved ones. PFLAG also advocates
for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
PFLAG activists work for change in the community and the state. Nationally,
PFLAG volunteers lobby for fairness and acceptance.
What are PFLAG’s top priorities?
PFLAG believes that change happens one person at at time. Our number
one priority is total acceptance of all persons regardless of their
sexual orientation or gender identity. We work on the grassroots
level in our local community. By “putting a face” on
the GLBTQ community we educate ourselves and others about GLBTQ issues.
Quite simply, we teach tolerance. We seek acceptance.
Where is PFLAG?
When was PFLAG started?
PFLAG – Pittsburgh’s first meeting was held in 1989.
However, other chapters had started earlier. PFLAG – National
was founded in 1973.
Who are PFLAG’s members?
Our members come from all walks of life. We are straight, we are
gay and we are bisexual. We are transgendered. We are moms and dads,
siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, children and allies.
We grew up in large cities and small towns. We are people of color.
We come from all economic backgrounds. We come from all faith traditions.
We are disabled. We are youth and we are elderly. Our membership
and our leadership are diverse, but what we have in common is our
commitment to grow beyond false and harmful perceptions of GLBT people,
to educate our communities, and to stand up for full equal rights
and protections for GLBT people.
How can I get involved in PFLAG?
Everyone who shares PFLAG's vision is welcome to join us. Click
here to apply for membership. Your financial support makes PFLAG's
work possible. As a chapter member you can also become engaged in
the vital work of providing support, education and advocacy in our
community.
Even if you're not sure that you need PFLAG, remember
that PFLAG NEEDS YOU!
All families matter at PFLAG - Pittsburgh
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