About PFLAG
Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG’s network of hundreds of chapters and more than 325,000 members and supporters works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any religious or political institutions.
What does PFLAG do?
PFLAG supports LGBTQ+ people, their families and friends locally and nationally by providing PFLAG chapter helplines, small discussion groups, and resources. PFLAG also educates families and communities on sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Local PFLAG chapters educate their communities through a variety of projects while PFLAG National continues to provide fair and accurate information about LGBTQ+ people, their loved ones, and the unique challenges they face. PFLAG also advocates for equal rights for LGBTQ+ people on local, state, and national levels.
Why PFLAG?
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.
Where is PFLAG?
PFLAG's National headquarters is located in downtown Washington, D.C. Here the staff of the PFLAG National Office work to support and facilitate the work of PFLAG's affiliate network and to be a national family voice for the LGBTQIA2S movement. PFLAG affiliates are located in all 50 states and abroad.
The PFLAG Marshfield Chapter meetings are the second week of each month. We meet 6:30-7:30pm, either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. For odd months, we meet on Tuesdays. For even months, we meet on Wednesdays. Most meetings are at the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, 105 S Maple Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449. Please check our Facebook page under Events for updated information and the location of our meeting for that month.
You may email us at pflagmarshfield@gmail.com. Any information you provide is kept confidential. If we are not available immediately when you contact us, we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
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 transgender. We are moms and dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends, and allies. We come from large cities and small towns. We live in rural areas. We are people of all races, ethnicities, and national origins. We come from all economic backgrounds. We come from all faith traditions. We are disabled. We are young adults 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 LGBTQ+ people, to educate communities, and to stand up for full equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people.