PFLAG El Paso

Its mission statement describes the goals of PFLAG as promoting the health and well being of LGBT persons as well as actively supporting their friends and families through education and positive support and advocacy. This work falls into three general areas;

Support - to cope with an adverse society.

Education - to enlighten an ill informed public.

Advocacy - to end discrimination and secure equal civil rights under the protection of the law.

PFLAG National and PFLAG El Paso Chapter

Overview

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a socio-political group of family members and friends of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender persons. 

PFLAG has more than 500 affiliates throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 11 other countries.

PFLAG started in 1972 when Jeanne Manford, the founder, simply wanted to support her gay son that was being harassed by law enforcement officials, originally named POG (Parents of Gays).