PFLAG Salisbury, Inc

The mission of PFLAG Salisbury is to advance equality and affirmation for LGBTQ people here in the Salisbury, MD area through outreach, support, education, and advocacy. 

Our Current Goal

We are seeking to raise $3,000 during the A Community Thrives fundraising campaign (July 19 - August 13, 2021) to fund continuation and expansion of our programming for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18.  Meeting our fundraising goal will make us eligible for larger grants offered by A Community Thrives. All funds raised during the campaign will go directly towards supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18 in the Salisbury, Maryland area. Thank you to our faith partner, Faith Lutheran Church of Salisbury, for assistance with our fundraising campaign.

Our youth programming currently consists of a weekly, hour-long online meet-up. We have 45 youth registered, with regular attendance of approximately 20 youth. Meet-ups are moderated by two adults, one of whom is a licensed therapist specializing in working with LGBTQ+ youth. Money raised will allow us to continue to pay our moderators, and fund monthly in-person meet-ups for youth (bowling, roller skating, and movie nights). Thank you in advance for your support!

More About Us

PFLAG is the nation's largest organization uniting people who are LGBTQ with parents, families, friends, and allies. With 200,000 members and supporters, and local affiliates in more than 350 communities across the U.S. and abroad, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based organization of its kind. PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any religious or political institutions. PFLAG Salisbury was formed in May 2015, and became officially recognized as a Chapter of PFLAG National in September 2015.

We hold monthly meetings, open to the public, and weekly meet-ups for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18. We typically have a topic for discussion, and sometimes we might have a special guest. Conversations are usually informal. If someone is in need of crisis assistance or struggling with an issue, we will put aside our planned discussion topic to provide support. Attendees may share and participate as much or as little as they would like. PFLAG additionally engages in advocacy work in our local community. We distribute pride pins and other pride swag at Third Friday and at tabling events both within and outside Wicomico County. With the City of Salisbury, we plan and host pride events during June (Pride Month) and October (LGBTQ+ History Month). We conduct trainings on better meeting the needs of LGBTQ+ people for area businesses and nonprofit organizations. We maintain the rainbow, progress pride, and trans crosswalks in downtown Salisbury (at the intersection of Market and N. Division Streets).