PFLAG: “Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays” was founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization.
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.
This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by the staff of PFLAG National, the National Board of Directors, and the all-volunteer Regional Directors Council.
To learn more, visit pflag.org, or http://www.pflagillinois.org/
PFLAG is working to make sure that all people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. We do this by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. Family support and acceptance are critical to the health and wellbeing of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer...and PFLAG has been at the forefront of this work for over four decades. Find out more about how we have been supporting thousands of families across the country and around the world, and the ways in which we can provide that support to your family.
People who are LGBTQ and their families deserve to be safe and secure, no matter where they live, work, study, pray, or play. Through our mission of support, education, and advocacy, PFLAG works to make sure that all communities provide this type of security, and have the resources needed to help those communities thrive. PFLAG's vision is to create a world where difference is celebrated, and all people are valued inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Our mission of support, education, and advocacy guide our work on this important goal.
PFLAG meetings are open to all.
Membership is encouraged but not required.