Dear PFLAG Supporter,

As we reach the end of 2023, it’s important to take time to reflect on the successes of the past year. At PFLAG National, we are proud of so many accomplishments!

• We introduced new branding, providing two rounds of free Pride Packs—including personalized banners and table runners—and Canva to chapters to assist with the rebranding effort, plus hold ongoing virtual office hours to support your branding and media questions. 
• Learning With Love: The 2023 PFLAG National Convention took place  in Washington DC. We were thrilled to see so many of your smiling faces there. Missed the convention? Check out the recordings of the plenaries!
• We just launched the National Member portal, providing an easy-to-navigate, one-stop shop for you to access resources, manage memberships, update information, and pay dues. Haven’t logged in yet? 
  • Go to pflag.org/memberlogin
  • Click “Forgot Password”
  • Enter your email address - The email you received this at - this will be your username
  • You will receive an email with instructions on creating your new password
  • Return to pflag.org/memberlogin to log in

Thank you for your support in bringing your chapter up-to-date and thus making these projects a success!

It’s easy to always focus on the next project. Take a moment to reflect on what your chapter did and share that with your community. This could be a new initiative you started, or an event you attended. Small accomplishments are important, too! Maybe you made a change to your board that you’re excited about or made something you’re already doing just a bit better. Taking a moment to reflect allows you to celebrate what you’ve done so you can look forward to what you want to do next.

Regional Roundup

Amidst a series of challenges faced by Southern states this year, we commend our regional chapters for their resilience and support to local communities. As we conclude 2023, we want to spotlight two chapters making a significant impact.

PFLAG Southern Pines NC, a recently established chapter, has been dedicated to educating and supporting their community. In response to threats and attacks on a drag show last December, the founders were moved to bring PFLAG to their community. Since its launch in August 2023, the chapter actively participated in various events, such as a holiday book drive for incarcerated LGBTQ+ folks, joined the county's Christmas parade, and continues to advocate against harmful legislation in North Carolina.

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, PFLAG Chattanooga TN, established in 1993, is working towards revitalization and has achieved notable progress in recent months. With a new board in place, renewed support meetings, and participation in their local Pride event in October, we are thrilled to witness the reinvigoration of PFLAG Chattanooga!

Stay safe,

Jamie Curtis (she/her)

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