Welcome to Parents, Families, Friends and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans, Queer+ Community: Skagit County Chapter
PFLAG provides opportunities for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity.
We work to create a society that is healthy and respectful to human diversity.
If you are feeling suicidal, first go to our Crisis Line page. There is a message there just for you.
There are people at these numbers who can help you. Call them. They can help.
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
Mission: To generate support for ourselves and our families. Working together to create a safe, welcoming world.
We work to create a society that is healthy and respectful to human diversity.
If you are feeling suicidal, first go to our Crisis Line page. There is a message there just for you.
There are people at these numbers who can help you. Call them. They can help.
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860
Mission: To generate support for ourselves and our families. Working together to create a safe, welcoming world.
SOME THOUGHTS FOR THESE DAYS
We hardly know what to say. It has been a horrendous period in our history. The Capital was breached and desecrated. Our government is in chaos. But while we were all looking over there, this happened.
Trump Administration quietly erases LGBTQ+ protections in adoption and health services. On Jan. 7th while focus was elsewhere, HHS officially issued a final rule, nixing regulations barring federal grantees from discriminating against LGBTQ+ people, including in adoption services. Obama administration regulations barred discrimination among HHS grantees with respect to sex, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
It is so hard to even wrap our heads around the rapid fire oppression of marginalized people. The overt racism that was demonstrated during the BLM movements can now be compared to the way in which the white supremacists were literally greeted at the Capital yesterday and allowed to do as they wished. It is a dark, dark time in our country. Now more than ever, we need each other. Hug each other. Find love where you can. We love all of you. We will get through this. It is hard to see light but change is coming. We have to believe that "it will get better". We just have to believe that Love wins. Love each other.
Join us on Facebook or reach out to us at pflag.skagit@gmail.com.
We hardly know what to say. It has been a horrendous period in our history. The Capital was breached and desecrated. Our government is in chaos. But while we were all looking over there, this happened.
Trump Administration quietly erases LGBTQ+ protections in adoption and health services. On Jan. 7th while focus was elsewhere, HHS officially issued a final rule, nixing regulations barring federal grantees from discriminating against LGBTQ+ people, including in adoption services. Obama administration regulations barred discrimination among HHS grantees with respect to sex, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
It is so hard to even wrap our heads around the rapid fire oppression of marginalized people. The overt racism that was demonstrated during the BLM movements can now be compared to the way in which the white supremacists were literally greeted at the Capital yesterday and allowed to do as they wished. It is a dark, dark time in our country. Now more than ever, we need each other. Hug each other. Find love where you can. We love all of you. We will get through this. It is hard to see light but change is coming. We have to believe that "it will get better". We just have to believe that Love wins. Love each other.
Join us on Facebook or reach out to us at pflag.skagit@gmail.com.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
Please make all checks and money orders payable to :
PFLAG Skagit
1777 S. Burlington Blvd #200
Burlington, WA 98233
Please make all checks and money orders payable to :
PFLAG Skagit
1777 S. Burlington Blvd #200
Burlington, WA 98233
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
In this time of the COVID 19 Pandemic, our chapter has had to modify our get togethers. Our usual support meetings are no longer being held in person. We are doing them using a PFLAG Connects Zoom account. Our board meetings are also being conducted by the use of a PFLAG Connects Zoom account. If you wish to join us, please email us at pflagskagit@gmail.com for instructions. Check us on Facebook for updates on our efforts to stay in touch.
Our monthly support meetings are on the second Sunday of the month from 5-7:00. Our monthly board meeting is the second Monday of the month from 7-9:00. We would love to have you come. Email us at our gmail address, and we will send you an invite with the meeting link.
In this time of the COVID 19 Pandemic, our chapter has had to modify our get togethers. Our usual support meetings are no longer being held in person. We are doing them using a PFLAG Connects Zoom account. Our board meetings are also being conducted by the use of a PFLAG Connects Zoom account. If you wish to join us, please email us at pflagskagit@gmail.com for instructions. Check us on Facebook for updates on our efforts to stay in touch.
Our monthly support meetings are on the second Sunday of the month from 5-7:00. Our monthly board meeting is the second Monday of the month from 7-9:00. We would love to have you come. Email us at our gmail address, and we will send you an invite with the meeting link.
Monthly Meetings
The PFLAG Skagit support group is for individuals and families in the LGBTQ+ community, their friends and allies and those wanting to honor diversity and grow their understanding in a respectful, helpful setting. Please check our Facebook page for monthly posts. You can also leave a message at pflagskagit@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.
NOTE: Changes stated above due to the Coronavirus.
NOTE: Changes stated above due to the Coronavirus.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PFLAG Skagit
1777 S. Burlington Blvd. #200, Burlington, WA 98233
Email: pflagskagit@gmail.com
PFLAG Skagit
1777 S. Burlington Blvd. #200, Burlington, WA 98233
Email: pflagskagit@gmail.com