PFLAG Believes in Family Values

It is impossible to overstate the impact of one parent or family member listening to, seeking help from, and offering love and acceptance to another. In a culture steeped in denial about massive inequalities and the depression and hopelessness they engender, PFLAG creates tiny moments of truth and hope among people whose love for their LGBTQ+ family members and friends sometimes comes into conflict with established authorities in their lives—whether it be religious institutions, employers, or government actors including police, courts, or family services, educators, coaches, doctors, or extended family. These moments of honesty, grief, acceptance, and love propel PFLAGers through seemingly impossible dilemmas toward embracing their family members and loved ones.

PFLAG Believes in Small Acts of Love

We cannot estimate the number of LGBTQ+ lives saved through these exchanges in PFLAG meetings; we cannot count the legions of community leaders that have sprung into action. But just as Jeanne and her family knew 45 years ago, we know that these numbers are in the tens of thousands. We know that seemingly “small” interactions catalyze monumental changes in our families, lives, communities, and institutions over time.

PFLAG Values Make a Difference

PFLAG love and acceptance saves LGBTQ+ lives.
PFLAG families grow resilient and empowered LGBTQ+ children.
PFLAG groups heal and re-connect families.
PFLAG passion powers life-long parent, family, and allied leaders in the struggle for fairness and equality.

One interaction at a time. One family at a time. One chapter at a time.