Providing Support, Education & Advocacy to Parents, Families, Friends, Allies & Members of the LGBTQ+ Community
Please visit our parent organization, PFLAG National, at pflag.org!
Providing Support, Education & Advocacy to Parents, Families, Friends, Allies & Members of the LGBTQ+ Community
VICTORY!!!
The House of Representatives voted on February 25th to pass the Equality Act! This bill would ban discrimination
against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and would also substantially expand the areas to which
those discrimination protections apply (for more information about the Equality Act, just follow this link.)
The bill, already introduced in the Senate, now faces an uncertain future where an uphill battle for its passage is expected. Please take action NOW by emailing/tweeting your legislators using this simple form,
and ask them to "Vote YES on the Equality Act". Let them know that as their constituent,
and as a member and/or supporter of PFLAG, this legislation is critical and important to your family!
The House of Representatives voted on February 25th to pass the Equality Act! This bill would ban discrimination
against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and would also substantially expand the areas to which
those discrimination protections apply (for more information about the Equality Act, just follow this link.)
The bill, already introduced in the Senate, now faces an uncertain future where an uphill battle for its passage is expected. Please take action NOW by emailing/tweeting your legislators using this simple form,
and ask them to "Vote YES on the Equality Act". Let them know that as their constituent,
and as a member and/or supporter of PFLAG, this legislation is critical and important to your family!
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Fund-raising the bar!
PFLAG Cape Cod has partnered with TD Bank's Affinity Membership Program to help us raise funds!
To learn how new and existing TD Bank customers can participate, just click the button below!
To learn how new and existing TD Bank customers can participate, just click the button below!
PFLAG Cape Cod: OUT in the Community
"When parents and family members attend our PFLAG Cape Cod support meetings, I'm so often moved by the depth of love they have for their LGBTQ child or family member, and by their strong desire to better understand their loved ones experience. They often come to our meetings confused, anxious, and seeking support for themselves, and end up leaving better prepared to provide the very support their LGBTQ loved one needs.”
Joe Lima
President, PFLAG Cape Cod
IMPORTANT NOTICES
The 2021 fiscal year began October 1, 2020, so please read this letter from Joe Lima, President of PFLAG Cape Cod, reaching out to members and supporters of PFLAG Cape Cod encouraging them to join or renew their membership!
Virtual Support Meeting on Monday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Please join us at our virtual support meeting via Zoom from 7:00-8:00 pm (until 8:30 if needed). Just sign up for our emails to have the Zoom link sent to you!
PFLAG Cape Cod's Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, October 18th and featured Guest Speaker Lori Duron, author of the book "Raising My Rainbow". If you were unable to attend this virtual event, a video recording is now available for viewing! Plus, you can get a signed bookplate from our Guest Speaker and author to place in your own book! Simply request yours by emailing joe@pflagcapecod.org
Monthly in-person support meetings in Brewster and Barnstable have been suspended until further notice. Although we are not hosting in-person support meetings at this time, we are hosting "virtual" support meetings instead (please see the notice above for the next meeting, or refer to the Calendar of Events below for dates and times). We plan to resume our monthly in-person support meetings in the future, but in the meantime, please visit the Resources pages of this website for additional support-related resources and information, as well as our Facebook page for stories and articles of interest to parents, families, friends, allies and members of the LGBTQ community.
PFLAG Cape Cod is committed to providing you with support if needed. Feel free to reach out to info@pflagcapecod.org with any questions or concerns pertaining to PFLAG support. If your matter is urgent, please visit pflag.org/hotlines for an up-to-date list of emergency hotline numbers, available nationwide.
Protests, demonstrations, marches, rallies, and vigils have been taking place for the last few months on Cape Cod, across the country, and around the world. Perhaps you've participated in some or maybe even considered organizing one. If so, here are some important guidelines to keep in mind.
Virtual Support Meeting on Monday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Please join us at our virtual support meeting via Zoom from 7:00-8:00 pm (until 8:30 if needed). Just sign up for our emails to have the Zoom link sent to you!
PFLAG Cape Cod's Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, October 18th and featured Guest Speaker Lori Duron, author of the book "Raising My Rainbow". If you were unable to attend this virtual event, a video recording is now available for viewing! Plus, you can get a signed bookplate from our Guest Speaker and author to place in your own book! Simply request yours by emailing joe@pflagcapecod.org
Monthly in-person support meetings in Brewster and Barnstable have been suspended until further notice. Although we are not hosting in-person support meetings at this time, we are hosting "virtual" support meetings instead (please see the notice above for the next meeting, or refer to the Calendar of Events below for dates and times). We plan to resume our monthly in-person support meetings in the future, but in the meantime, please visit the Resources pages of this website for additional support-related resources and information, as well as our Facebook page for stories and articles of interest to parents, families, friends, allies and members of the LGBTQ community.
PFLAG Cape Cod is committed to providing you with support if needed. Feel free to reach out to info@pflagcapecod.org with any questions or concerns pertaining to PFLAG support. If your matter is urgent, please visit pflag.org/hotlines for an up-to-date list of emergency hotline numbers, available nationwide.
Protests, demonstrations, marches, rallies, and vigils have been taking place for the last few months on Cape Cod, across the country, and around the world. Perhaps you've participated in some or maybe even considered organizing one. If so, here are some important guidelines to keep in mind.
MARCH 2021
APRIL 2021
- March 4: Fenway Health's Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Trans/Gender Diverse Children & Youth (1st Thursday of month from 7:00-8:30 pm) - contact transhealth@fenwayhealth.org for the Zoom link - more information
- March 9: Fenway Health's Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Trans/Gender Diverse Children & Youth (2nd Tuesday of month from 6:30-8:00 pm) - contact transhealth@fenwayhealth.org for the Zoom link - more information
- March 12: Episode #11 of "Profiles in LGBTQ+ Courage" - listen on the Podcasts page of this website or your favorite platform (i-Tunes, Spotify, Pandora, etc.)
- March 15: Virtual Support Meeting via Zoom (3rd Monday of month from 7:00-8:00/8:30 pm) - just sign up for our emails to have the Zoom link sent to you at noon on the day of the meeting
- March 17: Fenway Health's Adult Transgender Support Group (3rd Wednesday of month from 5:30-7:00 pm) - contact Ann at aburke@fenwayhealth.org for more information and the Zoom link
- March 26: Scholarship DEADLINE! - visit the Scholarship page of this website for more information and the application
- March 30: Screening of the short film "Becoming Johanna" (7:00-8:00 pm) - in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, join us for this special virtual event, with Q & A to follow - more info
APRIL 2021
- April 7: Fenway Health's Adult Transgender Support Group (1st Wednesday of month from 5:30-7:00 pm) - contact Ann at aburke@fenwayhealth.org for more information and the Zoom link
- April 8: Fenway Health's Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Trans/Gender Diverse Children & Youth (1st Thursday of month from 7:00-8:30 pm) - contact transhealth@fenwayhealth.org for the Zoom link - more information
- April 12: Scholarship Recipient Announced!
- April 13: Fenway Health's Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Trans/Gender Diverse Children & Youth (2nd Tuesday of month from 6:30-8:00 pm) - contact transhealth@fenwayhealth.org for the Zoom link - more information
- April 19: Virtual Support Meeting via Zoom (3rd Monday of month from 7:00-8:00/8:30 pm) - just sign up for our emails to have the Zoom link sent to you at noon on the day of the meeting
- April 21: Fenway Health's Adult Transgender Support Group (3rd Wednesday of month from 5:30-7:00 pm) - contact Ann at aburke@fenwayhealth.org for more information and the Zoom link
Please join us at our monthly support meetings
for parents, families, friends, allies, and
members of the LGBTQ community in:
Brewster
- SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -
third Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalist
1969 Main Street/Route 6A, Brewster
Barnstable
- SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -
last Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Unitarian Church of Barnstable
3330 Main Street/Route 6A, Barnstable
Whether you are a parent, family member, friend, ally or member of the LGBTQ community, PFLAG is here to provide support, information, and a platform for advocacy.
If you share PFLAG's vision, appreciate the work we do, and/or have benefited from attending our support meetings,
please consider becoming a member or making a donation!
Join or Renew your membership ONLINE or by MAIL
Click the JOIN/RENEW ONLINE button to fill out the form online and pay with your credit/debit card or e-check.
Click the JOIN/RENEW BY MAIL button to print, fill out and mail the membership form with a check.
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and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.”
and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.”
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PFLAG Cape Cod
P.O. Box 262
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
Contact us at info@pflagcapecod.org or at:
PFLAG Cape Cod
P.O. Box 262
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
Proud Supporters of PFLAG Cape Cod!
