Creating a caring, just, and affirming world for
LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Creating a caring, just, and affirming world for
LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
It's that time of year, when many of us gather with friends, family, and chosen family to celebrate our blessings. And when we recently asked you to share a sentiment or two describing the gratitude you're feeling this time of year, this is what some of you had to say...
"I am thankful that my transgender daughter has finally discovered her true self."
Margaret (she/her)
"I am grateful for our loving, talented, unique community! We hold each other up and comfort each other when we're down. We must have HOPE!"
Aimee Saulnier (she/her)
"Warm feelings after every meeting, and everyone sharing and caring."
Joanne (she/her)
"I'm grateful for my growing family and the PFLAG community."
Wendy (she/her)
"I’m thankful for the wonderful organizers at PFLAG Cape Cod, for the new friends I’ve met, and that my beautiful trans daughter is coming to visit for Thanksgiving!"
Peggy Speas (she/her)
"I am very thankful for good health, being surrounded by loved ones, and being a part of the PFLAG family!"
Amanda (she/her)
"This year, I'm thankful for the politicians and people in the streets fighting for the rights of all minorities. I'm especially thankful for PFLAG and other organizations fighting for the rights of all LGBTIQA+ people; thankful to be a PFLAG member and able to witness the amazing work our chapter President Joe and the officers do here on the Cape and Islands. And perhaps most of all, I'm thankful for the parents and grandparents who are brave enough and loving enough to show up at support meetings to learn how they can better support their LGBT loved ones and others."
Paula (she/her)
"I appreciate this community for its compassion and openness. In a world where negativity can be so loud, it means so much to belong to a group rooted in kindness, understanding, and unity."
Chris (she/her)
"This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for: My family, especially my Irish Twin Sister. My friends near and far, too numerous to mention who have welcomed me and cared for me and shared so much with me. My home, a place of peace and welcome. PFLAG. Mass General Hospital. The Schooner Hindu, Cutter Bloodhound, and crew. The Center for Coastal Studies. Pilgrim Congregational Church. My employer and co-workers. And so much more."
Jamie (she/her)
"I'm thankful for my queer and trans kids who have taught me so much about courage, resilience, and love. I'm grateful to the PFLAG Cape Cod community for the same reasons. And for the other members of the board from whom I have learned so much and whose support and work on behalf of the LGBTQ community continues to inspire and energize me. And thank you, Joe, for your dedication, endless energy, creative ideas, and humor. So grateful for you."
Annie (she/her)
"I am thankful for the amazing journey I've been on since first coming out as a gay man in my early 20s. A journey that has led me to fully discover, embrace, and be my authentic self, not just to myself, but to those around me. A journey that has led me to be a part of the amazing PFLAG Cape Cod family, meeting so many wonderful people along the way, and growing in my understanding of our beautiful diversity. A journey that has led me to form closer bonds with the people I love. And finally, a journey that led me to the man who's been at my side for over 34 years, building a wonderful life together."
Joe Lima (he/him)
Margaret (she/her)
"I am grateful for our loving, talented, unique community! We hold each other up and comfort each other when we're down. We must have HOPE!"
Aimee Saulnier (she/her)
"Warm feelings after every meeting, and everyone sharing and caring."
Joanne (she/her)
"I'm grateful for my growing family and the PFLAG community."
Wendy (she/her)
"I’m thankful for the wonderful organizers at PFLAG Cape Cod, for the new friends I’ve met, and that my beautiful trans daughter is coming to visit for Thanksgiving!"
Peggy Speas (she/her)
"I am very thankful for good health, being surrounded by loved ones, and being a part of the PFLAG family!"
Amanda (she/her)
"This year, I'm thankful for the politicians and people in the streets fighting for the rights of all minorities. I'm especially thankful for PFLAG and other organizations fighting for the rights of all LGBTIQA+ people; thankful to be a PFLAG member and able to witness the amazing work our chapter President Joe and the officers do here on the Cape and Islands. And perhaps most of all, I'm thankful for the parents and grandparents who are brave enough and loving enough to show up at support meetings to learn how they can better support their LGBT loved ones and others."
Paula (she/her)
"I appreciate this community for its compassion and openness. In a world where negativity can be so loud, it means so much to belong to a group rooted in kindness, understanding, and unity."
Chris (she/her)
"This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for: My family, especially my Irish Twin Sister. My friends near and far, too numerous to mention who have welcomed me and cared for me and shared so much with me. My home, a place of peace and welcome. PFLAG. Mass General Hospital. The Schooner Hindu, Cutter Bloodhound, and crew. The Center for Coastal Studies. Pilgrim Congregational Church. My employer and co-workers. And so much more."
Jamie (she/her)
"I'm thankful for my queer and trans kids who have taught me so much about courage, resilience, and love. I'm grateful to the PFLAG Cape Cod community for the same reasons. And for the other members of the board from whom I have learned so much and whose support and work on behalf of the LGBTQ community continues to inspire and energize me. And thank you, Joe, for your dedication, endless energy, creative ideas, and humor. So grateful for you."
Annie (she/her)
"I am thankful for the amazing journey I've been on since first coming out as a gay man in my early 20s. A journey that has led me to fully discover, embrace, and be my authentic self, not just to myself, but to those around me. A journey that has led me to be a part of the amazing PFLAG Cape Cod family, meeting so many wonderful people along the way, and growing in my understanding of our beautiful diversity. A journey that has led me to form closer bonds with the people I love. And finally, a journey that led me to the man who's been at my side for over 34 years, building a wonderful life together."
Joe Lima (he/him)
PFLAG Cape Cod's 2026 fiscal year begins October 1st,
so it's time to JOIN or RENEW your membership!
In addition, please read this letter from Joe Lima, President of PFLAG Cape Cod,
with a message for our members and supporters.
so it's time to JOIN or RENEW your membership!
In addition, please read this letter from Joe Lima, President of PFLAG Cape Cod,
with a message for our members and supporters.
Please join us at our monthly support meetings for parents, families,
friends, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community!
PLEASE NOTE:
Our hybrid Portuguese support meeting in December is CANCELED.
friends, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community!
PLEASE NOTE:
Our hybrid Portuguese support meeting in December is CANCELED.
Meetings dates are posted on the Calendar page of this website.
Learn more about our monthly support meetings by visiting the Support Meetings page.
And be sure to sign up for our emails to receive the Zoom link at noon on the day of the virtual support meeting!
Virtual and in-person support meetings are open to anyone 18 years of age and older.
Those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
Learn more about our monthly support meetings by visiting the Support Meetings page.
And be sure to sign up for our emails to receive the Zoom link at noon on the day of the virtual support meeting!
Virtual and in-person support meetings are open to anyone 18 years of age and older.
Those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
The barrage of Executive Orders is harming so many people, and it's just the beginning. Although angering and frightening, remember that few Executive
Orders can change policy immediately, nor can they immediately change
regulations or the law as established through statutes and the courts.
If you’re ready to get educated and take action on the Executive Orders that
have been released to date, you're encouraged to visit PFLAG National's
newly launched Executive Orders Explainers and Resources page!
Their Advocacy and Strategic Communications teams will continue
updating that page as more information becomes available.
Orders can change policy immediately, nor can they immediately change
regulations or the law as established through statutes and the courts.
If you’re ready to get educated and take action on the Executive Orders that
have been released to date, you're encouraged to visit PFLAG National's
newly launched Executive Orders Explainers and Resources page!
Their Advocacy and Strategic Communications teams will continue
updating that page as more information becomes available.
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Learn about PFLAG and more in this video interview with Joe Lima, PFLAG
Cape Cod's President, on Dennis Center for Active Living's "Cranberry Scoop TV"!
(video by Cape Media for Dennis Center for Active Living)
Cape Cod's President, on Dennis Center for Active Living's "Cranberry Scoop TV"!
(video by Cape Media for Dennis Center for Active Living)
PFLAG Cape Cod's 2025 fiscal year began October 1st, so please join or renew
your membership by clicking this link or the JOIN/RENEW button further up!
In addition, please take a moment to read a letter from PFLAG Cape Cod President,
Joe Lima, reaching out to our members and supporters this past fall.
Your commitment to PFLAG Cape Cod is greatly appreciated and enables us to
continue the important work of providing support, education, and advocacy
to parents, families, friends, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
right here on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket... thank you!
your membership by clicking this link or the JOIN/RENEW button further up!
In addition, please take a moment to read a letter from PFLAG Cape Cod President,
Joe Lima, reaching out to our members and supporters this past fall.
Your commitment to PFLAG Cape Cod is greatly appreciated and enables us to
continue the important work of providing support, education, and advocacy
to parents, families, friends, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community
right here on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket... thank you!
PFLAG Cape Cod President, Joe Lima (left), and Cecilia Stone (right) were
featured on Portuguese radio station WJFD 97.3 FM where they discussed PFLAG
and PFLAG Cape Cod with Jorge Morais (center) and their listeners!
Their 27-minute interview (in Portuguese) can be heard here!
featured on Portuguese radio station WJFD 97.3 FM where they discussed PFLAG
and PFLAG Cape Cod with Jorge Morais (center) and their listeners!
Their 27-minute interview (in Portuguese) can be heard here!
PFLAG envisions an equitable, inclusive world where every
LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.
LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.
Whether you are LGBTQ+, a parent, family member, friend, or ally,
PFLAG is here to provide support, education, and a platform for advocacy.
If you share PFLAG's vision, appreciate the work we do, and/or benefited from our many
resources and/or support meetings, please consider becoming a member or making a donation!
PFLAG is here to provide support, education, and a platform for advocacy.
If you share PFLAG's vision, appreciate the work we do, and/or benefited from our many
resources and/or support meetings, please consider becoming a member or making a donation!