Who we are
We are a group of parents that believe in our kids. When our children came to us and told us they were gay, we became confused and disillusioned between what we were led to believe and the reality of it all. "That's not my kid!" could be heard across city borders. We knew in our hearts that our children were not what what we were taught. A group of parents got together, to tell the stories of their children and found loving support and education. Then the search went out to find other parents in similar situations. PFLAG Detroit was formed.
Since 1987, PFLAG Detroit offers various programs to support GLBT people and their families. For 29 years, we have striven to combat hate, discrimination and violence. Our goal is to have equal rights for all our children. We make every effort to keep families together with Support Groups for our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children, their parents, relatives, and friends. Our group session provides a chance to hear and understand the true feelings of parents and GLBT people. Through education, we are helping parents understand an issue that has torn some families apart.
Parents new to PFLAG find a positive reassurance about their children’s lives and have been able to talk to their children like never before. Some gays have found a new affirming set of parents, and a host of new friends.
In a confidential setting New Parents meet with a Mom and Dad of a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender child to share their feelings on how they handled the coming out of their child.
Our other support groups give Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons a chance to reveal stories about themselves with other parents. This exchange of stories gives a clear view and understanding of what the lives of our GLBT children are really like and dispels the myths and untruths of GLBT people.
PFLAG Detroit meets every second Sunday of the month. We are proud to say
"We have not missed a meeting in 29 years!"
Since 1987, PFLAG Detroit offers various programs to support GLBT people and their families. For 29 years, we have striven to combat hate, discrimination and violence. Our goal is to have equal rights for all our children. We make every effort to keep families together with Support Groups for our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children, their parents, relatives, and friends. Our group session provides a chance to hear and understand the true feelings of parents and GLBT people. Through education, we are helping parents understand an issue that has torn some families apart.
Parents new to PFLAG find a positive reassurance about their children’s lives and have been able to talk to their children like never before. Some gays have found a new affirming set of parents, and a host of new friends.
In a confidential setting New Parents meet with a Mom and Dad of a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender child to share their feelings on how they handled the coming out of their child.
Our other support groups give Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons a chance to reveal stories about themselves with other parents. This exchange of stories gives a clear view and understanding of what the lives of our GLBT children are really like and dispels the myths and untruths of GLBT people.
PFLAG Detroit meets every second Sunday of the month. We are proud to say
"We have not missed a meeting in 29 years!"
PFLAG Detroit normally meets every 2nd Sunday of every month.
(Due to church activities our meeting may move because of Christmas, Easter, or Mother's Day)
When YOU no longer need PFLAG → PFLAG needs YOU
(Due to church activities our meeting may move because of Christmas, Easter, or Mother's Day)
When YOU no longer need PFLAG → PFLAG needs YOU
Our next meeting will be
Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Our Speakers will be Henry Grix & Howard Israel
"Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Henry Grix & Howard Israel. But You Were Afraid To Ask."
In October of this year, Henry Grix and Howard Israel will be celebrating 30 years as a couple. In January of 2012, they eloped and got legally married in New York City – before same-sex marriage was legal across the country. They now live in eternal happiness, joy and bliss. They wish they could have gotten married in Michigan, where both were born and raised. Henry and Howard both feel that they have married the man of his dreams and the love of his life.
Henry is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate and tax law. Howard is a community activist. Together and separately over the years, they have volunteered for a wide variety of local and national community organizations, events, fundraising campaigns, committees and programs. They passionately support: The Michigan Chapter of the ACLU, the national ACLU and their critically important LGBT/HIV-AIDS Projects; The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's important HOPE Fund LGBT Endowment, LGBT Detroit, the Ruth Ellis Center and Affirmations, among other local and national organizations. In 2012, Henry and Howard established the Spectrum Fund at the University of Michigan Law School to support law students who are pursuing careers related to LGBTQ advocacy.
In early May, Henry & Howard attended the Gill Foundation's OutGiving Conference which brings together major donors and institutional funders – both LGBT and allies – to connect, learn, and exchange ideas on ways to advance LGBTQ equality through strategic and intentional philanthropy.
Henry and Howard firmly believe that if we are to effectively advance equal rights for all LGBTQ people, we must do so as a collaborative effort.
In October of this year, Henry Grix and Howard Israel will be celebrating 30 years as a couple. In January of 2012, they eloped and got legally married in New York City – before same-sex marriage was legal across the country. They now live in eternal happiness, joy and bliss. They wish they could have gotten married in Michigan, where both were born and raised. Henry and Howard both feel that they have married the man of his dreams and the love of his life.
Henry is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate and tax law. Howard is a community activist. Together and separately over the years, they have volunteered for a wide variety of local and national community organizations, events, fundraising campaigns, committees and programs. They passionately support: The Michigan Chapter of the ACLU, the national ACLU and their critically important LGBT/HIV-AIDS Projects; The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's important HOPE Fund LGBT Endowment, LGBT Detroit, the Ruth Ellis Center and Affirmations, among other local and national organizations. In 2012, Henry and Howard established the Spectrum Fund at the University of Michigan Law School to support law students who are pursuing careers related to LGBTQ advocacy.
In early May, Henry & Howard attended the Gill Foundation's OutGiving Conference which brings together major donors and institutional funders – both LGBT and allies – to connect, learn, and exchange ideas on ways to advance LGBTQ equality through strategic and intentional philanthropy.
Henry and Howard firmly believe that if we are to effectively advance equal rights for all LGBTQ people, we must do so as a collaborative effort.
Mailing Address:
PFLAG Detroit PO Box 1169 Royal Oak MI 48068-1169 |
Meeting Address:
Lutheran Church of the Master 3333 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084 |
(248) 656-2875
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