PFLAG Connects
PFLAG Connects: Communities (PCC) provide a safe, virtual, moderated space where people with shared experiences can connect each month. PFLAG National’s current communities gather people of Latine, Black/African American, and Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds to gain support, ask questions, and learn from others who have been through similar experiences. These meetings are catered to those who are parents/family members of LGBTQIA+ individuals, though we also welcome members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are Latine, Black, or AAPI.
We also host a Military Community meeting, in partnership with our friends at the Modern Military Association of America (MMAA).
Each meeting is facilitated by 3 members of the community who are either LGBTQIA+ themselves or have a loved one who is LGBTQIA+. The meetings are free to the public and do not require PFLAG National or chapter affiliation.
Our meetings occur monthly on:
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The first Thursday of the month at 9pm ET / 6pm PT (Latine)
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The second Tuesday of the month at 9pm ET / 6pm PT (Black)
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The second Saturday of the month at 6pm ET / 3pm PT (AAPI)
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The second Monday of the month at 9pm ET / 6pm PT (Military)
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The third Monday of the month at 8pm ET / 5pm PT starting May 20, 2024 (Gender Spectrum Parents)
You can read more (and find registration links and links to resources) in the menu link for each community below.
Any questions about the program can be directed to Laura Galeano (she/ella), PFLAG Connects Manager, at lgaleano@pflag.org.
Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Asian American & Pacific Islander Community! These virtual meetings are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are AAPI. Each meeting will be led by members of the AAPI community who will guide you in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help you, your family, and your community. If this sounds like something you would be interested in attending, please click the registration link. You will also find links to additional resources below.
Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Black/African American Community! These virtual meetings are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are Black/African American. Each meeting will be led by members of the Black/African American community who will guide you in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help you, your family, and your community. If this sounds like something you would be interested in attending, please click on the registration link. You will also find links to additional resources below.
Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Latino Community! These virtual meetings are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are Latine. Each meeting will be led by members of the Latine community who will guide you in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help you, your family, and your community. If this sounds like something you would be interested in attending, please click on the registration link. You will also find links to additional resources below.
Our meetings are held every first Thursday of the month at 9pm ET / 8pm CT / 6pm PT
Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Military Community! These safe, virtual, moderated monthly meetings, in partnership with our friends at Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) are open to parents, family members, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are also part of the military community. Each meeting will be led by current/former service members or military spouses who will guide you in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help you, your family, and your community.
Welcome to PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community! These virtual meetings are open to parents and caregivers of a young person who is gender diverse. Each meeting will be led by skilled facilitators who support families raising gender-diverse youth, and who will guide attendees in receiving support, giving support, and finding resources to help their loved ones, families, and communities.
Advocacy Resources
Georgia Safe Schools Coalition
The Georgia Safe Schools Coalition is a partnership of educators, community organizations, and safe school activists dedicated to raising awareness about issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth and families. GSSC works with educators and community organizations to help Georgia’s schools become safe and affirming environments for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Georgia Equality's mission is to advance fairness, safety and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and our allies throughout the state. They work year-round to pass pro-equality legislation, elect fair-minded elected officials, conduct voter registration and educational activities, provide information to decision makers, and work to organize and mobilize LGBT residents and allies to advance equality in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state.
Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Lambda Legal does not charge their clients for legal representation or advocacy, and they receive no government funding.