PFLAG Buffalo-Niagara

PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara
Parents, Families, Friends and Allies United with LGBTQ People

PO Box 61
Buffalo, NY 14207
716-883-0384

Next Sharing Meeting

May 20th @ 2:30-4:30
Annual Member Voting for Board Positions
Before Sharing begins

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

Generally, monthly sharing meetings are held at Kenilworth United Church 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 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. We encourage all to attend meetings for their own.
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH AND FAMILY

PFLAG is always here for family, friends, and loved ones of LGBTQ persons. We have
our helpline, 883-0834, our monthly meetings, and the option to meet privately with
a PFLAG parent upon request. However, there are other options specifically for
transgender youth, parents, family, and loved ones.

Gay and Lesbian Youth Services (GLYS)

 Monthly meetings for youth and/or parents
 First Thursday of each month at 6:00
 Two meetings on these evenings- one for youth (ages 14-22) one for parents
(Contact GLYS if youth is younger or older)
 Youth can attend without a parent and parents can attend without their children
 393 Delaware Avenue Buffalo 14210
 GLYS of Western New York www.glyswny.org; 885-0221

Families in Transition (FIT)

 Monthly meetings for parents and spouses/family of transgender individuals
 Royal Restaurant, 1320 Sheridan Avenue at Military Road, Tonawanda 14217
 Third Wednesdays of most months at 6:00
 Contact Sandy 512-2568 or simply come to a meeting
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PFLAG NEWS AND UPDATES

ANNUAL VOTING FOR BOARD POSITIONS

Members attending are eligible to vote for candidates who have expressed
interest in the positions of president and vice-president, each having a 2 year term.
This voting is generally very brief and sharing will occur immediately after.

ACT NOW! AND QUICKLY! THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY!

Two $500.00 scholarships are available for college-bound seniors who are support
the LGBTQ community. Members of the community and allies are eligible for these
awards. Completed applications must be postmarked by May 12th, 2018. Please visit
www.pflagbuffalo.org or www.facebook.com/pflag.niagara for the application.
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THANK YOU SODEXO!

PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara sends sincere thanks to Sodexo Inc., for its extremely
generous donation of $750.00.
Sodexo is one of the world's largest multinational corporations offering food
services and management services to private corporations, government agencies,
schools, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, military bases, and prisons.
We are very pleased that the local Cheektowaga office of this international business
chose PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara for its kind, generous, and helpful gift.
This donation will be put to good use as PFLAG supports, educates, and advocates.
Thank you, Sodexo!

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PFLAG Buffalo/Niagara Board of Directors

President: Phil Salemi, Jr. Director: Lisbeth Ball

Vice President: Amy Fularz Director: David Barrett
Treasurer: Brian Carrier Director: Sharon Barrett
Secretary: Michele Perry Director: Ann Carrier
Director: Julie Christiano

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.

The terms of president and vice-president expire this May. Voting for the two-year terms will
take place on May 20tht.