Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender (PFLAG) of Santa Cruz County has returned after several years of inactivity.
We will be celebrating this big event by having a family Holiday/kick off party.
We will be serving amazing sweets and holiday treats in a festive atmosphere and celebrating our community partners in helping bring PFLAG back. Please join us at:
PFLAG Santa Cruz County Holiday / Kick-off Party
Tuesday, December 13
7:00 – 9:00 pm
First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz
900 High Street
Santa Cruz, 95060
Cheryl Rebottaro, president of PFLAG of Santa Cruz County, says “I am so excited to celebrate this event with this community and our partners who have helped to bring PFLAG back”
PFLAG Santa Cruz County was originally launched in 1991 after the mother of a gay man in Watsonville struggled with finding support in understanding about her son’s sexual orientation. She knew that other parents in the area were probably experiencing similar confusion, pain, and desire for peer support and information. She wanted to make things better and had the determination to do it. This founding member received assistance from other PFLAG chapter leaders and the national organization in forming. With involvement from other parents and a handful of local mental health professionals, the chapter operated over the next 18 years. PFLAG Santa Cruz was a small, but valued support group, primarily comprised of parents of lesbian or gay children. Generally, it operated quietly, with monthly meetings. PFLAG is a national organization with chapters all over the country.
PFLAG Santa Cruz County will be resuming regular monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month starting in January from 7 – 9 pm at First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz. Please visit our website soon for more information.
Save-the-date: Stay tuned to KZSC’s Closet Free Radio, 88.1 FM, on Monday, December 5 at 7:00 pm. Hear from the president of the newly formed PFLAG Chapter, Cheryl Rebottaro, along with some parents to discuss plans for 2012.
For more information please contact Cheryl Rebottaro at pflagscc@gmail.com or call (831) 427-4106.