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Welcome!

We are the Greater Providence area chapter of PFLAG, formerly known as Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. We provide support, education and advocacy for parents, families, friends and allies of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut.

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PFLAG Greater Providence provides much-needed support to LGBTQ+ people and their families in Rhode Island and is surrounding communities in Massachusetts.  Now, we're proud to continue providing you trusted support, meeting you where you are--wherever you are--via PFLAG Connects.

PFLAG Connects meetings, run by trusted PFLAG Greater Providence leaders, will give you the support you need during this most-challenging time.

Whether you are:
  • An LGBTQ+ person who is newly--or not yet--out to you family and friends;
  • A parent or family member on a journey of supporting an LGBTQ+ loved one;
  • A parent or family member who suspects that someone you love is LGBTQ+ and aren't sure how to approach the subject, or if you should;
  • A teacher, counselor, or school administrator providing online instruction and looking to help support LGBTQ+ students who are out at school but not at home; or
  • A friend or ally looking to provide support as you shelter in place
​PFLAG Greater Providence has you covered.

Register Today for our February 3rd Virtual Support Meeting!

Ready to join us?  Register now for our February 3rd virtual support meeting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time at: 
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaPWdOglYQym6e-62egW6FP1hB72O9jhNtM4vde8B2vo9tZw/viewform?usp=sf_link

In-person Meeting Cancellations due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Your health and well being is the top priority for our PFLAG chapter. With that in mind, and based on the data and information we have received from PFLAG National, the CDC, the WHO and Governor Gina Raimondo, we are suspending all in-person chapter meetings in both Providence (The Met School, Unity Building) and Newport (Channing Memorial Church, Parish Hall) until further notice.

Even though we are not meeting in person, PFLAG Greater Providence leaders are available to provide you support. Please reach out to us as follows:
  • Call our Help Line: (401) 307-1802
  • Email us: pflagprovidence@gmail.com

You can also register to attend our monthly virtual support meetings by clicking on the Registration link above.  Until further notice we will be meeting virtually on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of every month on these dates:

                                    February 3, 2021
                                    March 3, 2021
​                                    April 7, 2021
                                    May 5, 2021
                                            
For urgent support, visit pflag.org/hotlines for an up-to-date list of emergency hotline numbers, available nationwide.

Thank you for your patience and understanding and please stay safe.

Ron Richard
Chapter President

​All Upcoming In-person Meetings in Providence and Newport, RI have been cancelled until to further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, you can join us on Zoom for our virtual support meetings.  Click on the link above to register for our next meeting!

Contact us at pflagprovidence@gmail.com for more information.
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Support PFLAG Greater Providence by becoming a member or making a tax-deductible donation so we can continue to provide the support, education and advocacy to families in the LGBTQ community. By clicking on the button above, you will be taken to PayPal where you can make your tax-deductible donation either through your PayPal account or with a credit card.
Contact Information
P. O. Box 41344
Providence, RI 02940
tel. 401-307-1802
e-mail: pflagprovidence@gmail.com


Chapter President:
Ron Richard

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PFLAG Greater Providence Chapter Founder Myra Shays with U.S. Senator for Rhode Island, Sheldon Whitehouse at our PFLAG "float" at the 2019 RI Pride Illuminated Night Parade.
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