PFLAG Gainesville Florida is a chapter of PFLAG, the nation’s foremost family-based organization committed to the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people.
Launched in New York City in 1973 by mothers and fathers who stood up for their gay children, PFLAG’s national movement now has more than 250,000 members and supporters in over 500 chapters throughout the United States.
PFLAG Gainesville Florida’s mission is to create a better future for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) youth and adults through a partnership of parents, allies, and LGBTQ+ people.
Our Mission with PFLAG is to provide:
Support
PFLAG Gainesville FL hosts monthly meetings geared toward preserving relationships within families when someone comes out as LGBT and facilitating resources and supportive connections for LGBTQ+ individuals whose families are not accepting.
Advocacy
No voice is more powerful or persuasive than that of a PFLAG member or supporter. As people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+), their parents, families, friends, and allies, we know firsthand the impact that discriminatory laws have on ourselves and our loved ones.
Education Outreach
We actively promote an inclusive society through participation in local community events and diversity education opportunities at community groups, religious institutions, and other organizations.