PFLAG Springfield, MO

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About PFLAG Springfield, MO

PFLAG Springfield, MO provides comprehensive support, education, and advocacy services for LGBTQ individuals and their families throughout Southwest Missouri. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, PFLAG Springfield serves the entire Southwest Missouri region, extending from West Plains to Joplin to the Lake of the Ozarks, creating a caring and affirming community for all who need it.

The organization operates through three core service pillars: support services that help LGBTQ individuals and families navigate their journeys with dignity and acceptance; educational initiatives that enlighten the broader community through monthly newsletters, film screenings, and guest speaker programs; and advocacy efforts aimed at ending discrimination and securing equal civil rights. PFLAG Springfield hosts regular monthly meetings on the third Sunday of each month, providing consistent opportunities for connection and dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity.

As a local chapter of the national PFLAG organization founded in 1972, PFLAG Springfield connects to a vast grassroots network of over 350 chapters and 200,000 members across all 50 states. The organization is committed to advancing equality and societal acceptance of LGBTQ people through evidence-based programming and community engagement. Whether individuals are seeking support, looking to educate themselves or others, or wanting to advocate for meaningful change in Springfield, Missouri, PFLAG provides accessible resources and a welcoming environment where everyone is celebrated and valued.