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PFLAG Chattanooga
About PFLAG Chattanooga
Since its founding in 1993 by Matt and Frances Nevels, PFLAG Chattanooga has been a beacon of love, inclusion, and advocacy in the Chattanooga, Tennessee community. As a chapter of the nation's first and largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ people and their families, PFLAG Chattanooga embodies a mission to create a caring, just, and affirming world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.
At its heart, PFLAG Chattanooga is built on the foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ+ people and allies who support one another unconditionally. The organization brings together hundreds of thousands of members and supporters across multiple generations, creating spaces where people can find acceptance, share their stories, and grow together. The legacy of the Nevels continues through the Matt and Frances Nevels Mutual Aid Fund, a compassionate initiative that provides tangible support to vulnerable LGBTQ+ individuals in the community—honoring the founders' commitment to lifting up those in need.
What sets PFLAG Chattanooga apart is its deeply personal approach to advocacy and education. Rather than simply providing information, the organization cultivates genuine relationships and understanding between LGBTQ+ individuals, parents, families, and allies. By meeting monthly and offering ongoing outreach, PFLAG Chattanooga ensures that no one in the community feels alone. The chapter remains dedicated to speaking up as advocates and educating hearts and minds until all LGBTQ+ people in Chattanooga are safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.