Join us at our Oct. 22 support meeting to hear Ben Greene, a trans man, transgender advocate, and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in small-town Connecticut and giving a popular TEDx talk at Brandeis University, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and … Read more
We appreciate YOU as a valued PFLAG volunteer! Join us Sunday, Aug. 18, to celebrate your contributions as a volunteer — and to meet other PFLAG volunteers. This summer, our volunteers have supported a record number of PFLAG events. To thank you, we are hosting an event to socialize, hear the latest news from PFLAG, … Read more
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who made Pride 2024 so fun and successful. We were able to be at dozens of events, from schools to community festivals to workplace Pride events. We reached a lot of people, invited many people to attend our meetings, shared educational material, and made sure that we spread … Read more
Watch PFLAG National’s newest short documentary “Pieces of Me,” which centers on the life of New York-based artist and transgender activist Joslyn DeFreece and creates a filmic collage about the growth and healing that comes from art, love, family, community, and courage. “Pieces of Me” tells the story of Joslyn DeFreece, a successful writer, actress, … Read more
PFLAG National’s legal team recently filed a new lawsuit in Texas, PFLAG v. Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas. The suit was filed in response to an outrageous action taken by the Texas Attorney General, demanding that PFLAG National turn over information about our support of families in Texas seeking medically … Read more
From PFLAG National Last week in the Owasso School District in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, Nex Benedict—a 16-year- old nonbinary student and member of the Choctaw Tribe—died the day after a physical fight in their school restroom. Our hearts are with Nex’s family, friends, and schoolmates, so many of whom have been so profoundly and sadly … Read more
Come to our March 26 online support meeting to meet Dr. Lucas Harrington, a clinical psychologist at the UW Autism Center, who will help us learn how to affirm, support and advocate for our neurodivergent LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ-exploring children, and how to build a loving community to help our children thrive and live in two … Read more
We’re proud to report that our Capitol Hill meeting is back in person . . . as well as online via Zoom. Our first hybrid meeting was in November and it was a great success, with more than two dozen participants and wonderful guest speakers from King County Libraries. If you’ve been waiting to attend … Read more
Our annual membership drive has begun! Beginning in October, we encourage everyone with a connection to PFLAG to consider becoming a new member of PFLAG Seattle or renewing their membership. For just $35, you can join PFLAG Seattle as an individual member. Family memberships are $50. Membership in PFLAG Seattle automatically registers you with PFLAG … Read more
The Winter issue of Seattle Pride Magazine, which is available now in print (look for it around town) and online, wrote a wonderful article about some of the parents and volunteers involved with PFLAG Seattle. It’s a poignant collection of stories that you’ll want to read and share.
