PFLAG Chestertown

PFLAG Chestertown, also known as PFLAG Mid-Shore, is a grassroots community organization dedicated to ensuring that all LGBTQ+ individuals are valued by society and take pride in themselves. Born from a 2011 community effort to support marriage equality, the chapter has grown into a vital resource for families across the Chestertown, MD area who are navigating their journeys with LGBTQ+ loved ones.

The organization's mission centers on three core pillars: providing peer-to-peer support that connects families facing similar experiences, educating the broader community about LGBTQ+ issues and concerns, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws that protect and empower LGBTQ+ people. What sets PFLAG Chestertown apart is its dual commitment to both grassroots community support and strategic advocacy work. Members work collaboratively at the local level to help families navigate schools and support systems, while simultaneously engaging in state-level efforts to combat discriminatory legislation and expand legal protections.

Founded on the belief that family voices matter, PFLAG Chestertown amplifies the perspectives of parents, grandparents, siblings, and extended family members who stand in solidarity with their LGBTQ+ loved ones. The chapter operates with accountability and transparency, holding itself responsible for meaningful action and clear communication. By connecting individuals with resources, fostering supportive relationships, and fighting for systemic change, PFLAG Chestertown embodies its core message: that every person deserves to be safe, celebrated, and loved for who they are.