PFLAG Dallas

PFLAG Dallas is a chapter of the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, 

educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+people and those who love them.

Founded in 1973 after the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest LGBTQ+, family and ally organization. Its goals are to support, educate and advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Dallas chapter of PFLAG meets those goals in the following ways;

SUPPORT

PFLAG Dallas provides peer-to-peer support through in-person and virtual meetings, online and in person outreach, and a variety of additional resources and programs. About 100 people per year reach out to our chapter through our email, hotline or online messaging, with questions or concerns about an LGBTQ+ issues, for themselves or for loved one. Often it is their first time talking to someone about these issues, and we offer an understanding ear having traveled some of that road ourselves.We hold monthly support meetings attended by family members, friends and allies, in addition to LGBTQ+ folk. With some of our meetings, a guest presenter shares their story to further our understanding of the community. Organizations represented have included Equality Texas, Lambda Legal, Cathedral of Hope, DFW Trans Kids and Families, Dallas Police Department, and Dallas ISD. 

Our chapter has been in the Dallas Pride Parade and Festival since 1992, where our free hugs and Skittles have earned us special designation awards in several recent years. We've also been in Carrollton, Frisco, Plano and Rowlett Pride events.

PFLAG Dallas is also a member of the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

EDUCATION

PFLAG family members are in a unique position to tell their stories as LGBTQ+ allies, and we are often in demand to serve on panels or present at corporate and other workshops and fairs. We also provide educational materials for attendees.

PFLAG Dallas has participated in events at the following: 

Businesses - Bank of America, Raytheon, Introba, and Charles Schwab

Schools - Dallas ISD, Richardson ISD, Carrolton Farmers BranchFB ISD, University of North Texas, and UT

Arlington, Texas Woman's University

Government - US Department of Labor, Environmental Protection Agency

Arts Community - Bishop Arts Theatre Center (Women's Theatre Festival)

ADVOCACY

Our chapter works to make sure our members and others are educated on LGBTQ+ rights.

According to the ACLU Website

Texas is home to the  second largest population  of LGBTQIA+ people in the country, yet across the state, LGBTQIA+ Texans lack basic protections. Many face discrimination, harassment, bullying, and violence in their daily lives simply for being who they are. This is especially true for the most vulnerable groups like LGBTQIA+ Texans of color, transgender Texans, and LGBTQIA+ youth. 

* Dallas County is the 2nd most populous county in the State of Texas and PFLAG Dallas is there to advocate, educate and support in Dallas and the North Texas area.

PFLAG Dallas advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in person when the Texas State Legislature is in session.