Founded in 1973, PFLAG Bellingham Whatcom County represents a commitment to building bridges between the LGBTQ community and broader society through support, understanding, and love. The organization brings together members of the Whatcom LGBTQ+ community—both out and otherwise—along with their families, friends, and allies across the entire spectrum of gender and sexual minorities, united in supporting one another on their journeys.
At its heart, PFLAG Bellingham Whatcom County envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed. The chapter's mission centers on keeping families together while empowering all children—straight, cisgender, and LGBTQ alike—to lead happy and productive lives. By emphasizing education, understanding, acceptance, and support above all else, the organization creates a haven of unity and acceptance through community collaboration.
Serving Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County, PFLAG provides a critical foundation for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity. The chapter works to help society become healthier and more respectful of human diversity while providing tangible support to those coping with an adverse environment. Whether through monthly community meetings, advocacy for equal civil rights, or educational outreach to local organizations, PFLAG Bellingham Whatcom County demonstrates that together, the community is strong. As one of the nation's 400 PFLAG chapters, this local organization embodies the principle that love and acceptance create the foundation for lasting change.
Bellingham, WA