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PFLAG - Jackson, Michigan Chapter Website
PARENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG)
PFLAG
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 2000,000 members and supporters and more than 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC., the national Board of Directors and 14 Regional Directors. For more information about the local chapter here in Jackson Michigan - email us at pflag_jackson@yahoo.com.
OUR VISION
We, the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered person, celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only with respect, dignity and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. PFLAG welcomes the participation and support of all who share in and hope to realize this vision.
OUR MISSION
PFLAG 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.
THE WEBSITE
This site was started on 10/08/01 with a last update of 05/01/07. It is intended to be an Informational/Resource Directory. It also provides links to other organizations, particularly of local interest. We are pleased to offer this website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered (GLBT) persons, their families, and their friends.
Please take a look at the Index of this website. It is located within the Resource Directory and it will give you a visual picture of how this website is layed out. The Resource Directory has a link to various sites including "THE BODY" which gives a very comprehensive view/information of HIV/AIDS. The Resource Directory also has local Faith Communities who are Open and Affirming as well as those who are Receptive to the GLBT community.
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
Our local Chapter's newsletter has a link at the bottom of the page. If you wish to receive an e-mail notification when the newsletter is released simply drop a line to pflag_jackson@yahoo.com - there is no cost for this service nor is a membership required.
FAITH COMMUNITIES, SUPPORT GROUPS AND GLBT COMMUNITIES
Faith Communities are deeply divided on this issue and a link to some of the more receptive Faith Communities is provided under the Resource Directory. A link is also provided to Support Groups and GLBT communities in Jackson and also the surrounding area.
ABOUT PFLAG
PFLAG provides the opportunity for confidential dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG Jackson is dedicated to preserving family relationships. Our aim is to promote understanding of the GLBT person in our community particularly on an individual basis between those of the GLBT community and their parents, siblings, families, and their friends.
PFLAG MEETINGS
PFLAG Jackson meets the Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, at the Immanuel Luthern Church on the corner of W. Michigan and Brown Street. Whether you are a Parent, a Friend, a Family member, or a member of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered (GLBT) community, you are welcome to attend our confidential meetings.
BROCHURES OF OUR ORGANIZATION
Are availiable for distribution upon request. To find out about our organization or receive our e-mail newsletter notification of release write to pflag_jackson@yahoo.com or write to PFLAG Jackson, Post Office Box 4065, Jackson, MI 49204. Our organization is a 501c(3).
WEBSITE LOCATION: www.webspawner.com/users/pflagjackson/
WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN IN THIS GUIDE?
PFLAG would like to hear from organizations, schools, and groups who offer support and services to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. If you are a member of or know of groups which are not currently in this Guide, please contact us so that we can continue to improve this resource.
DEB PRICE
Deb Price is news editor for the Detroit news and on May 8, 1992, she became the first openly gay columnist to write on gay issues for a major metropolitan daily newspaper. She has a B.A. and M.A. in literature from Standford and is completing her doctorate in American literature at George Washington University. Her articles come out each friday and the previous four issues are listed.
Note: Some links may be made to external sites, the content of which is not controlled by PFLAG Jackson.
PFLAG Jackson Meeting: Opening Statement.
"We are gathered because each of us have learned that someone we love or care about is either Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered. We want to help each other and ourselves deal with this information in a positive and mature manner. We want to learn from each other, and eventually be content with ourselves and with those we love who happen to be gay. Although we do not agree at all times, we try to be understanding of one another. We do have a common bond...a Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered relative or friend. We strive to keep an open mind, and are here to offer help to any relative or friend of a gay, who shows a desire to be helped.
We most earnestly welcome new members and encourage all to attend as many meetings as possible, for their own benefit and that of our group. It is our hope that, when each of us reaches a point of understanding and acceptance of our gay loved ones, we realize that is when the group and its members need us the most.
What is said here stays. Confidentiality, is important to most of us for one reason or another, and at all times we must respect each others rights.
Welcome to PFLAG - Jackson".
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
PFLAG Jackson
PO BOX 4065
Jackson, MI 49204
Contact: 517.750.3045
National Organization
Resource Directory & Related Information
PFLAG Jackson Newsletter
Deb Price
RAINBOW FAMILY ALLIANCE (RFA)
en Espanol, Religious articles, & Miscellaneous Info
Send E-Mail to: pflag_jackson@yahoo.com
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