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If you’re on your journey
towards being yourself,
or want to help others on theirs,
welcome to our PFLAG family.

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connect with a chapter.

chapter-logos-2015-combined-transparentIf you’re just starting your journey
towards being yourself,
or want to help others on theirs,
welcome to our PFLAG family.

learn about us 

   get support  

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 Youth Art drop-in 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 Youth Art drop-in programs help LGBTQ youth become proud and confident adults.

What’s Happening at PFLAG Portland

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News

Knowledge

Read our stories. Share yours.

Create a PFLAG ‘Zine.

Ze Raynard

As a trans person, I always thought that PFLAG wasn't for me.  I was wrong, and definitely not alone. At PFLAG, everyone is welcome, and loved.

Ze Raynard

Rad Brad

We're the 2nd generation of PFLAG parents. PFLAG was there when my brother came out, and was there for us as well.

Rad Brad

Ru Paul

There can never be enough PFLAG meetings for me.  I love the cookies.

Ru Paul

Shared ’round the Circle

Queer People

The only queer people are those who don't love anybody.

Rita Mae Brown

Straight Boy

It’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.

Juvenalius

Amazing How

Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.

DaShanne Stokes

Love Isn’t a Choice

Love isn’t a choice. You fall for the person, not their chromosomes.

I.W. Gregorio

The Best Thing about Coming Out

The single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them.

Rachel Maddow

Street Youth

40% of homeless youth are LGBTQ.

The #1 reason they're on the street is family rejection.

its a really bad idea

It'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.

John Pavlovitz

Coming Out to Yourself

There's one person you have to come out to before anyone else: yourself.

And that can be the hardest task.

Conal Charles

Coming Out is a Journey

Coming Out is an individual journey taken with everyone you know and everyone who loves you.

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