PFLAG Benton Franklin

PFLAG Benton Franklin is a dedicated community organization serving Richland, WA and the surrounding region with comprehensive support, education, and advocacy services for LGBTQIA2+ individuals and their families. As one of 400 PFLAG chapters nationwide, the Benton Franklin chapter provides essential resources and programming designed to meet people where they are, offering meaningful support to families, allies, and LGBTQ community members navigating unique challenges and celebrating their identities. The organization's professional approach combines peer support networks with educational initiatives that increase understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression issues. Through strategic advocacy efforts, PFLAG Benton Franklin works to create meaningful policy changes and foster community attitudes that advance full equality for all LGBTQ individuals. Backed by the resources and expertise of PFLAG National in Washington, D.C., and coordinated through a network of 13 volunteer Regional Directors, the Benton Franklin chapter delivers evidence-based programming grounded in decades of organizational experience. Whether individuals are seeking family support, educational resources, or opportunities to engage in community advocacy work, PFLAG Benton Franklin provides a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected and affirmed. The organization's commitment to intersectionality and inclusive community building ensures that services address the complex needs of LGBTQ individuals from all backgrounds and circumstances across Richland and the Benton Franklin area.