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 are cannot provide financial support to individuals.
PFLAG Tacoma support groups are held the 2nd Thursday of every month @ 7pm.
PFLAG Tacoma meets VIRTUALLY.
Please contact us at mail@pflagtacoma.org for the ZOOM link.
You can join us on ZOOM via a phone call, too!
Please still reach out for the link so that you get all the numbers.
*There will be in-person events advertised here for you to attend!
Please check back often.*
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Next Meeting:
April 13th |
Where is PFLAG?:
First United Methodist Church 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402 *when meetings become in-person again, please enter on the 7th St. side through the back door* Currently all meetings will be via ZOOM. |
PFLAG Tacoma keeps these beautiful souls, victims of a senseless hate crime, in our hearts and memories forever.
Inclusive Curriculum Bill- SB 5462Did 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:
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
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**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!
Want to learn more about pronouns and their importance? Click the picture to educate yourself and those you love.
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! --->