Services.

PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQI community.
We're made up of LGBTQI individuals, family members and allies. Because together, we're stronger.

Have you asked one of the following questions, or one like it? 

           What's the best way to tell my family I'm gay?  Will they still love me? 
 
                                  What will dormitory life be like for my gay child?

                     How can I help make my workplace more LGBTQI friendly?

                                                        How can I show support of an LGBTQI loved one?

                         How can I reconcile my loved one's sexual orientation with my faith?

              What specific LGBTQI health topics should I address with my loved one?     

​                                       Where can I turn to interact with others who share similar experiences?
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If so, you're not alone. That's why there's PFLAG Sauk Valley, an organization that provides support and camaraderie so that people don’t have to face those questions alone.             

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Gatherings

PFLAG meetings and social
gatherings provide an opportunity to learn about relevant services in the area, discuss local and national trends, and share personal experiences. All are welcome.


Support is offered for individuals and families the first Tuesday of every month, unless it's a federal holiday.  This is NOT a formal event; people may arrive any time between 5:00 and 6:30.
​Please call 815-408-0604 for location.



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Annual Picnic

Held each September at Lowell Park in Dixon, this event commemorates the founding of PFLAG Sauk Valley. All are welcome, even if you've never attended a PFLAG event before. 

Sunday, September 15, 2019
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. 
​Historic Reagan Bathhouse
(shelter) 
Lowell Park, Dixon

The picnic also serves as the organization's annual meeting, which highlights goals and accomplishments, but any official business will take 10 minutes or less. :)

Youth Outlook

Weekly social setting for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people.  We provide a safe and comforting space for them to talk about a variety of important topics.  Youth Outlook provides dedicated programming related to safer sex, healthy relationships, and HIV/AIDS prevention and education.

Sterling Drop-In
Thursdays, 6:30-9pm
Suggested for 12-20 year olds

First Presbyterian Church
410 2nd Avenue
Sterling, IL

youthoutlook.org

Advocacy and Policy 101 Sunday, April 19
2-4 p.m.
Presenter: Michael Ziri from Equality Illinois

Sometimes we feel our individual voices are lost in the din. How can we increase our impact? Come learn more. [Location to be determined.]

Scholarships

LGBT students and LGBT allies may apply for one of the annual college scholarships made available to Sauk Valley area high school students who advocate and educate their schools, communities, themselves and/or their families about human rights, particularly with regard to LGBT issues. Academic persistence, extracurricular activities, and community involvement also factor into the awards. Scholarships are for $500. PFLAG thanks the Barb and George Schwamberger family for their generous support of the scholarship program. High school counselors receive application forms, but forms may also be requested directly: 

Follow us on Facebook

facebook.com/PFLAGSAUKVALLEY

Become a member of PFLAG Sauk Valley

We appreciate your friendship. Won’t you join us? 
Membership allows us to continue providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on issues important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws.
        Individual Membership: $25
       Household Membership: $35

Please mail your name, contact information, and check payable to:
          PFLAG Sauk Valley
          c/o 1st Presbyterian Church
          410 2nd Ave,
          Sterling, IL 61081

(Thanks First Presbyterian for providing a welcoming space for PFLAG!)