Welcome to the Tacoma, Washington chapter of PFLAG!
We support the families of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, their allies and their community.
PFLAG is a volunteer organization with locations throughout the USA and other parts of the world. We promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons, their families and friends.
Please note that our primary goal is to provide education and emotional support.
Due to limited resources, we cannot provide financial support to individuals.
PFLAG Tacoma on Hiatus - until further notice
Due to lack of membership, attendance at support meetings and particularly, lack of a board of directors to manage the business of the chapter, PFLAG Tacoma will not be holding support meetings for a while. We have attempted to get new members and board members but have not been successful enough. Possibly there isn’t a need for the services that PFLAG Tacoma provides at this time in our area.
We will keep our email and phone number for the time being. The email will be monitored. The phone has a recorded message, and if someone leaves a message, we will respond to that. Most seem not to leave a message.
If you have a desire or need for a support meeting, please connect with the PFLAG Olympia chapter (https://pflag-olympia.org/) or the PFLAG Seattle chapter (https://www.pflagseattle.org/ ). They have regular meetings, many via Zoom. PFLAG National (https://www.pflag.org) also has virtual meetings you can attend from anywhere.
We hope to be able to rebuild a board (and membership) to be able to provide the support, education and advocacy that PFLAG is intended to provide. If you have an interest in assisting, please email us at mail@pflagtacoma.org.
We will update you when there is information to share or a change of our status.
Did you miss our Jan 11 meeting? Please click below to see our fantastic featured speaker, Jason Hayes, discuss his organization DISARM HATE, as well as his product line, which you may have seen in stores near you, PRIDEFUL.
https://pflag-org.zoom.us/rec/share/BpuU_OCxspTIs4l6cQ1f94awOJqyuIuwMprBCEZcpihM8jl3VvznaU_0h-Zk2zdb.eejHUjy7V2J9T1nE Passcode: M%3TUSmu |
Where is PFLAG?:
Join us in person at our new location: Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1115 S 56th St Tacoma, WA 98408 |
PFLAG Tacoma keeps these beautiful souls, victims of a senseless hate crime, in our hearts and memories forever.
CLICK HERE TO CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH!
Inclusive Curriculum Bill- SB 5462
Did you know there is a bill in the state legislature this year about inclusive curriculum?
SB 5462-Promoting inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public schools has been introduced and reviewed in the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. The bill:
Did you know there is a bill in the state legislature this year about inclusive curriculum?
SB 5462-Promoting inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public schools has been introduced and reviewed in the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. The bill:
- Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review and update relevant state learning standards at all grade levels to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of LGBTQ people, by December 1, 2024.
- Directs the Washington State School Directors' Association, with the assistance of OSPI, to review and update a model policy and procedure to require school districts to adopt inclusive curricula and select inclusive, age-appropriate instructional materials that include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
- Requires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal compact schools to amend their policies and procedures to incorporate all the elements of the model by October 1, 2025.
Virtual Meeting Options in Southwest WA
**Check out our Conferences Page for upcoming conferences/webinars/educational opportunities!!**
Check out incredible resources from this newsletter of the WA State Employee Assistance Program!
Click the image above to learn more about the Pride Foundation's Scholarship program!!
Tacoma PFLAG aims to be inclusive of our Deaf & Hard of Hearing Queer community members at all meetings. ASL interpreting is available, as well as captioning. Please let us know your accessibility needs if you are attending so that we are appropriately inclusive and equitable.
Click the rainbow logo to the right to learn some LGBTQ+ signs in American Sign Language! --->
Click the rainbow logo to the right to learn some LGBTQ+ signs in American Sign Language! --->