If you're on your journey
towards being yourself
or want to help others on theirs
Welcome to our PFLAG family.
LGBTQ and straight, parents, friends, and allies
building an inclusive and compassionate world.
We do more than sit in circles.
Through peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws, we keep Portland's LGBTQ folks, families, and friends strong.
PFLAG started with a group of loving parents in a living room, sharing their stories, keeping their families strong. On-line or in-person, the power of that safe space is still at the heart of all that we do.
Knowledge is power. Through the lens of our personal experience, we share the best research - on line and in person, through publications, presentations, and organizational training.
Our GSA mini-grants, student internships, and other programs help LGBTQ youth become proud and confident adults.
We do more than sit in circles.
Through peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws, we keep Portland's LGBTQ folks, families, and friends strong.
PFLAG started with a group of loving parents in a living room, sharing their stories, keeping their families strong. On-line or in-person, the power of that safe space is still at the heart of all that we do.
Knowledge is power. Through the lens of our personal experience, we share the best research - on line and in person, through publications, presentations, and organizational training.
Our GSA mini-grants, student internships, and other programs help LGBTQ youth become proud and confident adults.
What's Happening at PFLAG Portland
Portland Featured Events
PFLAG Portland Chapter Monthly Meeting
Tonight’s meeting will be an extended support circle of 90 minutes length.
02/11/2020, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmEast County Featured Events
PFLAG Portland East County Chapter Meeting
Vandalism of our meeting location forces us to cancel February’s East County Chapter Meeting.
02/05/2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWashington County Featured Events
Washington County Monthly Meeting
This month’s meeting will be an extended support circle of 90 minutes length.
02/20/2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmShared 'round the Circle
Queer People
Rita Mae BrownThe only queer people are those who don't love anybody.
Love Isn’t a Choice
I.W. GregorioLove isn’t a choice. You fall for the person, not their chromosomes.
Street Youth
40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ.
The #1 reason they're on the street is family rejection.
Straight Boy
JuvenaliusIt’s tough enough to be a straight boy in a small town high school looking for the love of your life. But at least your possible loves are all out in the open.
its a really bad idea
John PavlovitzIt's a really bad idea to set out to change another person.
Instead, set out to love them, and they will become whatever they are supposed to become.
Coming Out is a Journey
Coming Out is an individual journey taken with everyone you know and everyone who loves you.
Coming Out to Yourself
Conal CharlesThere's one person you have to come out to before anyone else: yourself.
And that can be the hardest task.
The Best Thing about Coming Out
Rachel MaddowThe single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them.
Amazing How
DaShanne StokesAmazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.
To be yourself
Ralph Waldo EmersonTo be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
Burst Down these Closet Doors
Harvey MilkBurst down these closet doors once and for all, and stand up and start to fight.
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