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About PFLAG
Origin Story
PFLAG traces it’s roots to Jeanne Manford’s historic march with her son, prominent gay activist Morty Manford, at the 1972 Christopher Street Liberation Day March in New York City.
For more on Jean Manford's story see PFLAG National's Our Story page.
PFLAG Ithaca/Cortland
has served central New York cities, towns and rural areas since 1986 and continues to offer support, education and advocacy for those who need encouragement and understanding.
Contact us
by email: pflagithacacortland@gmail.com
by phone: (607)423-1078 or (315)210-2666
What We Do
Provide Support – PFLAG hosts both in-person and virtual support group meetings for LGBTQ+ people, their families and non-family allies.
Offer Education – PFLAG provides education, programming and resources to help dispel misinformation and disinformation about LGBTQ+ people and those who support them. PFLAG will provide speakers or panel members for those who want to learn more about PFLAG and its mission. This might include business and medical professionals, educators and others.
Advocate for change – PFLAG advocates for affirming legislation and against harmful policies and laws at the local, state and federal levels. The chapter engages in community advocacy with local partners.