Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gay
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- LGBTQ+
- Politics
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
1726 M Street, NW, Suite 400Washington, DC 20036 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Description
PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with a membership of over 77,000 households and more than 425 affiliates worldwide. This vast grassroots network is developed, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC, the national Board of Directors and the Regional Directors' Council.