PFLAG Santa Barbara

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Sharing some love, affirmation, and appreciation for all our bi+ loved ones. 💗💜💙 Leave some bis*xual+ affirmations in the comments below!

As the 2026 election approaches, many of us are thinking about the best ways to advocate for our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Join PFLAG National’s Advocacy team to learn about the power of relational organizing: the mobilization of friends, neighbors, family members, and others we already interact with, as well as how to integrate this approach into our advocacy efforts. In this session, participants will:

🔹Learn about the power of relational organizing

🔹Dive deep into our PFLAG Votes Together toolkit

🔹Hear from our partners at Red Wine & Blue about direct action they can take

🔹Get the tools to start relational organizing

There will also be time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!

We will not be virtually meeting this month!

Instead join us Sunday, September 13th at Tuckers Grove Park! We will have food, drinks, snacks, and fun! This gathering is open to all of PFLAG SB members, friends, family and community.

We look forward to seeing you on there!

Led by special guests from Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, we will:

🔹 Identify the difference between comprehensive s*x education and s*xual risk avoidance education

🔹 Understand the current political state of s*x education

🔹 Provide examples of inclusive s*x education best practices

🔹 Discuss strategies and tips for confident conversations with our youth around s*x and s*xuality

Don’t miss out! Register now to join us on Wednesday, August 26 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT!

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This year’s PFLAG Votes campaign—Turning Pride Into Power—will include the resources you’ve come to rely on from PFLAG National, including a specialized Vote411 landing page, one-pagers with voting information by state, slide decks with voting information for your chapter meetings, and virtual meetings and training sessions all along the way. We’re also excited to share new resources and opportunities this year, expanding our reach and program to ensure we’re doing all we can to get out the vote for this year’s midterms.

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT to learn all about the campaign, the timeline, and the incredible tools and resources we have available for you. Register today at the link in our bio.

Our next meeting is right around the corner!

Join us Monday August 17th to hear from our special guest speaker, Aiden Vasquez who will offer their presentation: Support to Trans Families-Story of Struggle, Success and Resilience”.

*Registration is required

We hope to see you there!

There is no debate about whether or not LGBTQIA+ people should be respected or loved. The answer will always be YES!

Join PFLAG National this Thursday, July 23rd, for a conversation about advocating at school boards for supportive, affirming learning environments for all students.

Designed for advocates ready to deepen their engagement, this training will go beyond the basics to explore effective strategies for school board advocacy. Hear from national partners and experts, experienced PFLAG advocates, and the PFLAG National team about how to take meaningful action and strengthen your impact at the local level.

Join the conversation on Thursday, July 23 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT by registering today!

Our next meeting is coming up! This month we have Dr. Lucas W. Wilson as our guest speaker - author of “Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy”. We hope to see you there!

*TO KEEP OUR MEETINGS SAFE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH*

Banning books bars adults, students, and children from learning about cultures and experiences that outside of their own. From finding the communities that they yearn for, and from the access to education and truth that is should be a right. Join us as we continue petition to stop book bans and allow access for all in libraries, schools, and beyond!