Be Yourself
OUR LOVE IS LOUDER!!!
Given the climate that we are now in, we hope that you will consider reaching out to us to help us to keep our loved ones safe and protected.
Executive Orders do NOT have the force of law and are being challenged as we speak. There will be periods, after regulations have been written that you will be able to voice your concerns and we will have the ability to overload the systems with comments so that the laws will not get through. STAY ENGAGED!!!
If you have been denied care and are under 19 years old, please reach out to us as PFLAG National wants to help.
Do everything you can RIGHT NOW to make your family legal in any way that means. Fill out paperwork, update documents and know your rights.
Below you will find resources that will help protect you and your loved ones in this challenging time.
Take self care seriously!
~Go for walks,
~read a good book,
~watch a movie,
~learn to meditate so that you can ground yourself when it gets overwhelming,
~Call a friend and laugh
~Play with your pets
~Plan your garden and maybe start some seeds to watch grow
~come to our support meetings
KNOW that you are valid and loved!!! And PFLAG Woodstock VA is here for you!
Our Mission
To create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
Learn More About PFLAG NationalFeeding Families in Shenandoah County
As we ALL experience the rising costs of food, we at PFLAG Woodstock want to help families in our community.
We are looking for your help to raise money for our Feeding Families in Shenandoah County Campaign.
When you share the campaign with others we can establish a fund that would be used to purchase groceries for families who are struggling with food insecurity both now and in the future.
School ends in May so we have set a May 1, 2025 deadline of to raise funds for this cause. However, we may extend the campaign to collect more funds for the future.
Let’s Feed The Families in Shenandoah County with LOVE!
Thanks for your generous donation!
Wishing you enough,
Susie Wilburn, she/her
President, PFLAG Woodstock VA
Executive Order Explainers and Resources
The link below will take you to a page that has the EOs to date, sorted by topic—anti-LGBTQ+, anti-DEI and accessibility, anti-immigration, and anti-reproductive health—with helpful explainers from our many legal and policy partners plus resources to support your advocacy and messaging efforts around them. We also have helpful legal resources from our trusted partners.
Use these links to get answers to all of your questions.
Our January Newsletter
Our January Newsletter also offers additional resources that you can comb through and see if you can find answers there.
more resources 
Become a Board Member
Apply to be a board member in 2025 and help our chapter grow even bigger and better. 2025 looks to be a year that we are going to need help and you have that opportunity here to make a difference.
Role Responsibilities for our Board Members
- commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month for a two year term
- maintain a current PFLAG Woodstock VA membership
- attend quarterly + special board meetings and training as needed
Qualifications
If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification, we still want to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, which strengthen our organization, so please don’t hesitat to apply!
General Qualifications for helping PFLAG Woodstock VA
- Passion for Mission and Values: Demonstrated commitment to advancing PFLAG’s mission of creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Deeply understands and actively supports the organization’s three pillars of education, advocacy, and support, while embodying PFLAG’s values of accountability, bravery, inclusivity, and collaboration to foster a culture of safety, empowerment, and belonging for all.
- LGBTQ+ Community Experience, Allyship, and Intersectionality: Strong personal, professional, or lived experience with LGBTQ+ communities, either as a member or through committed allyship, with a deep understanding of intersectionality and how various identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) intersect with LGBTQ+ experiences.
- Collaborative Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to work effectively with board members, volunteers, and external partners to achieve organizational goals. Demonstrates strong communication skills to engage, inspire, and maintain relationships with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Tangible Difference: Lead and support efforts to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families while advancing the mission of PFLAG LA.
- Expand Your Network: Collaborate with advocates, community leaders, and individuals practicing LGBTQ+ allyship to build meaningful connections.
- Develop Your Leadership: Gain valuable leadership experience while applying your expertise for lasting impact, whether through board leadership, support group facilitation, or public speaking.