Support, education, advocacy

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) began more than 30 years ago hen a mother marched with her gay son in the New York City Pride Parade. Today, PFLAG has expanded its mission to support bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. With lifetimes of myths and misinformation about the LGBTQ community, many people don’t know where to turn when a family member or friend comes out. We are the voice of love, acceptance, celebration, and justice for people of all sexual and gender orientations.

PFLAG provides direct support to people seeking a forum to express their emotions or find answers to their questions. Confidential support group meetings offer a non-judgmental outlet for feelings and a place in which people realize they aren’t alone. The programs provide education about the LGBTQ community through speakers, film, presentations, and ongoing discussions. PFLAG addresses many questions asked by those who are on their journey to understanding and acceptance of loved ones — or of coming to terms with their own coming out.

The PFLAG Denver Chapter began its scholarship program in 2011, and has provided 14 students with scholarship awards allowing them to advance their leadership and scholastic pursuits as pro-LGBTQ advocates. We believe that identifying students who desire to learn while supporting and advancing the health and prosperity of our diverse community is of the utmost importance. In order to keep pace with increasing college-level costs, we have raised our three top scholarship awards to a total of $10,000 for the 2016–2017 school year, with two $2500 awards, and a $5000 award which honors Elinor and Tom Lewallen, Denver pioneers of the national PFLAG movement.

We invite everyone to our support group on the first Thursday of every month at the Chun Mansion, 1290 Williams Avenue, Denver. Following the support group is a program where we feature speakers, videos, and films that help us further understand the challenges and achievements of the LGBTQ community.

You can reach our office at (303) 573-5861 for questions and/or advice.