PFLAG Buffalo-Niagara

PFLAG Buffalo-Niagara

Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBTQ People

PO Box 617
Buffalo, NY 14207
716-883-0384

info@pflagbuffalo.org
www.pflagbuffalo.org
www.facebook.com/pflag.niagara

Next Sharing Meeting

September 18th
2:30-5:00

The sharing meetings are held at Kenilworth United Churc h of Christ, 45 Dalton Drive, Tonawanda 14223,
from 2:30-5:00. Newcomers and anyone interested will be offered the option of meeting privately with a PFLAG
parent. Our monthly meetings are in the library, which is near the parking lot entrance. The facility is
handicapped accessible. New Parents Meetings are scheduled as needed at a location convenient to those
involved. These self-help one-on-one meetings deal with the concerns of parents and family members who
have recently learned that a loved one is gay.
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We meet because we have learned that someone very close to us is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender. We try to
help one another deal with this information in a positive manner. Although we do not agree at all times, we try to be

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understanding. We offer help to those who seek it, but do not force ourselves on others. We strive to maintain
anonymity while sharing on a level that is comfortable for all of us.

PFLAG BUFFALO/NIAGARA RECOMMENDS THIS BUFFALO CONFERENCE

BUFFALOS CENTER FOR PSYCHOSEXUAL HEALTH

SPONSORS
CONFERENCE ON GENDER NONCONFORMITY

A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO A VULNERABLE POPULATION

Saturday, November 5th at Canisius College, in conjunction with the
Canisius School of Counseling and Human Services.

Please use the links below to find out more details. Space is limited.

http://www.cphpsych.com/home
http://www.cphpsych.com/copy-of-contact

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A NEW JERSEY REGIONAL CONFERENCE RECOMMENDED BY PFLAG NATIONAL

In 2014, about 450 people attended, in 2015, over 700 people joined us.
We had guests from across the United States and ranging in age from 2 to 72.
They included people of all backgrounds, speaking various languages at home, coming from every race
and education level. We awarded over 30 scholarships making it affordable for anyone who wanted to
attend. We came with our own stories, identifying as all gender identities and sexual orientations, in all
different kinds of families. But we have one common trait: we are professionals, families and friends who
want to work together to support our children and youth. Seeming different brought us together, and now no
one can feel alone. We are all one family.

Friday, November 11- Professional Symposium

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Programming in legal, health care, mental health, schools, intersectionality, faith, legal, multi-disciplinary
and research. Join us and sharpen your knowledge or get an introduction on how to better serve genderexpansive youth and their families.

Saturday, November 12 - Children & Youth

Featuring a separate track with specific programming for elementary, middle, high school and young
adults: supportive spaces where they can be themselves and meet kindred spirits.and supportive space
dedicated to the needs of children and youth across the gender spectrum, as well as their families and the
professionals working with them. Learn more about us, our understanding of gender, and how we choose
our programming.

Saturday, November 12 - Family & Loved Ones

Programming for families and loved ones will empower you to advocate for your children. Young adults are
welcome to join us here, where they will find support and information to empower them on their journeys.

November 11 & 12, 2016

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Newark Airport, Newark, NJ .
Need more information? Email us at: info@GenderConferenceEast.org

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Or follow/cut and paste this link to the very detailed brochure of all workshops and offerings.
To find registration information and rates found under the tab Join Us:
http://nebula.wsimg.com/6afe7eb059bca210fd13a583519e3e5a?
AccessKeyId=5B661599D08927CD11E0&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
Financial assistance is available!

NEWSLETTER CHANGES AND TIPS FOR STAYING OPTIMALLY PFLAGCONNECTED

We thank you for being a member of our family and taking the time to read this
newsletter. You may have noticed some changes over the past months. We are focusing
more on what our local chapter is doing, has done recently in the past, and is planning
for the future. More articles are shared from PFLAG National, and fewer are shared from
other news sources. We are sharing more articles on our Facebook page, where we can
share interesting pieces immediately throughout the month.

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All newsletters are sent electronically via email and also posted on our Facebook
page. So if you are reading this, you have an email account but maybe not a Facebook
account. If you are not on Facebook, we do not want you to miss the fine articles and
events that we share on our FB page. Please consider visiting our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/pflag.niagara, as a guest. Consider adding it to your favorites. You
can get all of our shared and posted information without opening an account. You will
asked to if you want to, but you do not have to.
You will have the same access for reading that Facebook members have, though you
will not be able to interact to the same degree as FB members.
So if you havent been to our Facebook page, consider the above to get the most
current shares and posts from us. Please read our page with its articles, event
information, and calls to action. If you are already on FB, keep reading our posts. Please
visit our website, www.pflagbuffaloniagara.org frequently. And of course, please read our
newsletters and stay up with our chapters news and events.
As always, thank you for your support!

PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara Board of Directors

Phil Salemi, Jr., President

Lisbeth Ball, Director

Amy Fularz, Vice President

David Barrett, Director

Brian Carrier, Treasurer

Sharon Barrett, Director

Michele Perry, Secretary

Ann Carrier, Director

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Julie Christiano, Director

PFLAG Buffalo-Niagara, is a non-profit, all volunteer, community-based

organization
not affiliated with any ethnic, religious, economic or political group.
Membership is open to all. PFLAG membership lists are kept confidential.