PFLAG Cleveland
         
Cleveland
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Next Support Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
7:30pm
Trinity Commons, 22nd and Euclid, Cleveland, Ohio

Snow Policy/Meeting Cancellation
 When Trinity Cathedral is closed for inclement weather, PFLAG Support Group Meetings will be cancelled.
Please call 216 771-3630 for information.


Monthly Support Group Meetings    Membership/Gifts       Web Resources      Events

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 PFLAG CLEVELAND's
Bruce G. Kriete Community Award

  
2007 -
Convention & Visitors Bureau Of Greater Cleveland
2006 - Dick Feagler, Plain Dealer Columnist

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                                PFLAG Cleveland Newsletter
                                                                    Spring 2008 Volume 3, Issue 3
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                               Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is an all-volunteer,
                                non-profit self-help organization founded nationally in 1981.
                                We are an inclusive group composed of family members, friends, and individuals
                                who are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered.

                               The Cleveland Chapter was established in1985 to:

                                    *Offer support, information and shared experiences to parents, siblings, spouses,
                                      and other family members and friends of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals,
                                      and transgendered individuals.

                                    *Work toward an environment of understanding and acceptance
                                      within families and in the community.

 


  Support Group Monthly Meetings

                    * We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Trinity Cathedral,
                               Euclid Avenue & 22nd Street. (May 13, 2008). All are welcome.

                    * Lighted, secure parking is accessible behind the church on Prospect Avenue.
                               First-time visitors may wish to arrive 10 minutes early or so that we can meet you
                               and let you know more about what to expect.

                    * While we gratefully acknowledge Trinity Cathedral for their assistance in hosting
                               our meetings, please know that we are not affiliated with any religious organizations.

                    * Parents, other family members, and friends who have just learned of their loved one's
                              sexuality can discover that they are not alone, and can receive help and support in
                              dealing with their feelings.

                     * By meeting other gay and lesbian people, new members come
                              to realize that homosexual persons are found in every ethnic, social, and occupational group.
                              Indeed, homosexuals represent approximately 10% of the world's population, and one in
                              every four families has a gay, lesbian, or bisexual member.

                      *
Through attendance at our monthly group meetings, prejudicial and stereotyped views of
                              homosexuality begin to dissolve, and understanding and acceptance emerge.

                       * During our monthly meetings, we invite our members to introduce themselves and to tell
                              us more about their lives and relationships. Occasionally new members feel more comfortable
                              listening and learning from the conversations that develop.
                              In any case, all are welcome... even if it's just to listen.

                        * We meet for approximately 90 minutes in a unified group and later, for approximately
                              30 minutes in small, casual groups that form spontaneously. One is likely to hear some
                               familiar stories including:

                                  * Gay individuals facing "coming out" dilemmas with their families.

                                  * Parents struggling to accept their son's or daughter's sexuality.

                                  * Spouses who have just learned of their husband's or wife's homosexuality.

                                   * Overcoming fear and hatred toward gays in society today.

                                   * Gay couples who are celebrating their long-term relationships and anniversaries together.

                                  * Parents who have worked through difficult times with shame and
                                    embarrassment and who help lead other parents toward love and acceptance.

                                  * Gay parents talking about their children and former spouse.

    Membership

Please consider joining PFLAG Cleveland. Your membership dues assist PFLAG Cleveland in the projects and events we sponsor. You can establish your membership by:

1. Click here for a Membership Application. Please download, print out, complete and mail to address at bottom of application.

OR

2. Just click on this link to donate to PFLAG Cleveland online.
You may establish membership in PFLAG Cleveland by donating the following amounts:
Single Membership - $30, Couple/Household - $45, Student/Special Circumstances - $15
Bronze - $100 to $249, Silver - $250 to $499, Gold - $500 to $999, Founder - $1000+

Gifts and Donations

PFLAG Cleveland gratefully acknowledges the generous gift by Tim Leiden and Robert Dubbs which makes PFLAG sponsorship of a film and reception at the annual Cleveland International Film Festival possible.


   Advisory Board Monthly Meetings

                                                            Interested in reaching beyond PFLAG support group?
                                                            Want to become involved in outreach endeavors?
                                                           
Plan to join our open Advisory Board meetings
                                                            on the first Wednesday of the month at Trinity Cathedral.

Some of our projects include:

Call Sharon at (440) 915-3235 for more information.

   Help and Information

PFLAG-Cleveland Information Line (216)556-1701
PFLAG Family and Friends Network
:

Jes Sellers 
(216)421-8759 
Jane Daroff
(216)896-9366
Sharon Groh-Wargo 
(440)915-3235

Community Services

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Community Center  (216)651-5428 (LGBT)
PFLAG Information Line (216)556-1701
TransFamily Help Line (216)691-HELP (4357)

Web Resources

National PFLAG

PFLAG Cleveland

PFLAG Akron

PFLAG Cincinnati

PFLAG Columbus

PFLAG Dayton

PFLAG Fremont

PFLAG Lima

PFLAG Sandusky

PFLAG Warren

PFLAG Wooster

PFLAG Youngstown

Baldwin Wallace College - Baldwin-Wallace Allies

Black, Gay, and Proud

Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau - Check out the LGBT button!

Cleveland Pride

Cleveland State University - GLASA - Gay Straight Alliance

COLAGE   Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere

Cuyahoga Community College - Lambda Gay Straight Alliance

Dignity

Equality Ohio

Fortunate Families - Catholic families with gay, lesbian and transgendered children

The Gay People's Chronicle

GLSEN Northeast Ohio

Human Rights Campaign

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Lutherans Concerned of Cleveland

New Ways Ministry - a gay positive ministry of advocacy and justice for LGBT Catholics

People of All Color Together

PLEXUS - The Chamber of Commerce for the LGBT Community and Allies

Soulforce - "Freedom for LGBT people from religious and political oppression through the
practice of relentless nonviolent resistance."

Southwest Unitarian Universalist Church, Berea, Ohio

Straight for Equality

TransFamily of Cleveland

United Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns

University of Akron -  LGBT Union


 

 

Events

2008 PFLAG National Scholarships

PFLAG National will be awarding three $5000 scholarships three $2500 and up to 10 $1000 scholarships.
Click here for more information.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Equality Ohio Lobby Day, Columbus
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 5:30pm "But I'm a Cheerleader" at
MetroHealth Medical Center Scott Auditorium
Free and open to the public.
Co-sponsored by PRIDE CLINIC and  PFLAG Cleveland
Sunday, June 1, 2008 3:00pm "Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School"
Sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation at
Shaker Square Cinemas
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Cleveland Pride Brunch, Parade and Festival
PFLAG Brunch - 10:30 - 12:00noon, Old Stone Church
Join PFLAG for brunch and march with us in the PRIDE Parade!
Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:00 - 4:00pm Annual PFLAG Picnic
Huntington Reservation, Wolf Canopy, Bay Village
Sunday, September 28, 2008 Suicide Prevention 'Into the Light' Walk
October 11, 2008 National Coming Out Day
December 1, 2008 World AIDS Day
Monday, December 8, 2008 Phil~an~thro~pia
 

Monthly Events

First Wednesday -
June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3,
October 1, November 5,
December 3, 2008
PFLAG Cleveland Advisory Board Meeting
6:00 p.m., Trinity Commons @ Trinity Cathedral
22nd and Euclid in Downtown Cleveland (440) 915-3235
Second Tuesday -
May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12,
September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9, 2008
PFLAG Cleveland Monthly Support Meeting
7:30 p.m., Trinity Cathedral
22nd and Euclid in Downtown Cleveland
(440) 915-3235
Third Thursday -
May 15, June 19, July 17,
August 21, 2008
PFLAG Akron Monthly Support Group Meeting
North Springfield Presbyterian Church
671 Canton Rd., Akron (Route 91 at Albrecht Ave)
7:00 p.m. 671 Canton Rd., Akron
330-342-5825
www.pflagakron.org
Fourth Wednesday -
May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, 2008
Straight Spouse Network
Arabica Coffee House 4148 Erie St., Willoughby, Ohio

Call 440-354-6683 for further information


5/8/08
E-mail:  mail@pflagcleveland.org
We love our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender children, family, and friends.