Lower Columbia PFLAG

09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

With PFLAG Connects meetings, the PFLAG Chapter Network is only a click away! 💻 PFLAG Connects meetings are free virtual meetings run by PFLAG chapters, offering peer-to-peer support, practical and judgement-free guidance to you and/or your LGBTQ+ loved ones, and education and advocacy opportunities throughout the year.

Visit pflag.org/virtualmeetings and sign up for a virtual meeting today!

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton showed this world what it looks like to lead with love.

She stood with our community long before it was easy.

Her voice created a world where LGBTQ+ people feel seen and celebrated.

All of us at HRC will miss her dearly — and we will carry forward the light she shared with us.

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

One of our most popular publications, Be Yourself is written for young people and offers a supportive and understanding approach to their most common questions and concerns regarding s*xual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The publication also includes a list of resources, including hotline numbers, other organizations, and more.

Download this free resource—or purchase physical copies!—at pflag.org/resource/be-yourself

08/13/2026

Raising healthy, informed, and confident young people starts with open and age-appropriate conversations! Join PFLAG National at our upcoming PFLAG Academy Online virtual learning session, “Sex Education 101: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Through Inclusive Learning” to learn about the fundamentals of comprehensive health education, the current climate of s*x education in the United States, best practices in creating inclusive spaces in education, and tips and strategies for fostering conversations with the young people in our lives around s*x and s*xuality.

Led by special guests from Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, attendees will:

• Identify the difference between comprehensive s*x education and s*xual risk avoidance education.
• Understand the current political state of s*x education.
• Provide examples of inclusive s*x education best practices.
• Discuss strategies and tips for confident conversations with our youth around s*x and s*xuality.

Join the conversation on Wednesday, August 26 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT by registering today at pflag.org/onlineacademy

08/13/2026

HHS issued a new rule that would ban federal funding for medically necessary care for transgender youth under the age of 18 for Medicaid and under the age of 19 for CHIP. It’s important to note that this does not ban currently available care, and states that permit care would still be allowed to use available state Medicaid and CHIP funds.

“With this new HHS rule, the Trump Administration is once again doing serious harm to trans youth and their parents, who simply want what every parent wants for their child: to grow up to become thriving, healthy, happy adults. Families are working with their medical providers to make sound and private healthcare decisions for their families—and federal agencies and legislators have no place in that conversation. To every transgender youth, every parent, every family: PFLAG has your back. We see you, we value you, and we will never back down to ensure you get the care and support you need, when you need it.” —Brian K. Bond (he/him) CEO, PFLAG National

Everyone deserves access to affordable and affirming healthcare, and we will NEVER stop fighting for our trans loved ones.

08/12/2026