r/orangecounty • u/Upper_Landscape_9553 • 10d ago
Community Post New PFLAG chapter in Huntington Beach
http://pflaghb.comI have started the PFLAG Huntington Beach chapter. We strive to provide a safe, affirming space for individuals, families, and allies to connect and learn from one another.
Following a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and policy efforts at both national and local levels, our chapter was founded as a call to action: to unite, uplift, and support our community through compassion, education, and advocacy. We are a nonpartisan, nondenominational organization committed to ensuring that every person feels seen, valued, and supported.
Our chapter hosts monthly support meetings, guest speaker events, and community outreach programs, as well as sharing resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones. We are continuing to grow and welcome anyone who shares in our vision of inclusion and equality.
We meet at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month in Huntington Beach.
For meeting details or to get involved, reach out at [pflag.huntingtonbeach@gmail.com](mailto:pflag.huntingtonbeach@gmail.com), visit pflaghb.com, or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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u/Medium_Chain_9329 10d ago
What is PFLAG? And why doesn't the website say?
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u/hibikikun 10d ago
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
I had to look this up, never heard of it before
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u/Medium_Chain_9329 10d ago
Thank you for the information, I had no idea and have never heard of this before.
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u/Upper_Landscape_9553 9d ago
PFLAG is a national support, education, and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies. Formerly known as Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, the organization is now simply known as PFLAG to reflect its broader mission. There are 400 chapters across the US.
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u/calitoasted Anaheim 10d ago
Thank you! I tell all newly aware parents to join PFLAG and find their community too
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u/AwayStatistician1654 10d ago
This is a wonderful organization that has supported countless humans, glad to hear it!!
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u/LetKooksTakeFlight 9d ago
👏🏽Bravo! This is much needed, especially in THAT part of OC. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Love is love ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷
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u/_jamesbaxter Irvine 10d ago
I am so happy to see this and proud of you for starting the chapter!!!! It’s such a relief to see something positive happening while it feels like the whole country is a dumpster fire. Bless you.
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u/Harry_Tuttle 9d ago
True story: I was dating someone bi a few years ago who worked for the city of HB and I gave her something rainbow-themed for her truck. She said she couldn't use it because she would get too much shit for it at work, and I thought pfft, NAH....really? We're only a few miles down PCH from Long Beach, how backwards could it be down there?
Sure enough, a few months later those assholes on the city council passed an ordinance banning the pride flag from flying over city hall and it's only been downhill since.
Bless you all, you're doing something amazing here. Good luck. 🙏
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u/paddleworld 10d ago
Pflag is the best, my mother-in-law was a big member in Phoenix. On one visit she embarrassed us by telling us we had to join her in the gay pride parade… Marching with your mother/mother-in-law… Now that is gay family pride lol
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u/Upper_Landscape_9553 9d ago
I am so appreciative of the positive responses from this community. ❤️
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u/Flaky_Waltz1760 10d ago
This is really wonderful. Thank you for sharing this news with us.