ANNOUNCEMENTS
Greater Boston PFLAG supports calls for meaningful change to the Boston Pride Organization
Greater Boston PFLAG supports the call by former Boston Pride volunteers and community leaders for meaningful change to the Boston Pride Organization. Due to the history of racism and transphobia, and their refusal to listen to or engage with the community in creating...
Statement Condemning Anti- Asian American and Pacific Islander Racism and Violence
To our Community: Greater Boston PFLAG condemns the recent wave of senseless, racist attacks against Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), most recently the shootings in Atlanta, Georgia resulting in the death of eight. We acknowledge and oppose the systems...
GBPFLAG’s Statement Regarding the Attack on the Capitol on January 6th
January 7, 2021, Boston, MA —We at GBPFLAG are horrified and disgusted by the actions of the domestic terrorists at the Capitol on January 6th who invaded government buildings with the intent to prevent the ratification of the electoral college results and the...
Honoring Board Member Mark Mettler For His Years of Service to Greater Boston PFLAG
September 30, 2020, Boston, MA — Greater Boston PFLAG said thank you and farewell to Mark Mettler, long-standing member and Treasurer of our Board of Directors at a recent meeting, having completed his latest term of service. Over the course of six years, Mark has...
Greater Boston PFLAG Announces Two New Board Members
September 15, 2020, Boston, MA — Greater Boston PFLAG is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of the Greater Boston PFLAG Board of Directors, bringing the total board size to nine. Joining the Board of Directors are Maureo Fernandez y Mora (he/they)...
Greater Boston PFLAG Statement on Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter To our Community, We, the staff and board of Greater Boston PFLAG, in response to the horrific murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Sean Reed, George Floyd, and Tony McDade as well as countless other lives taken at the hands of racist...
Greater Boston PFLAG Welcomes New Executive Director Sunnie Kaufmann-Paulman
WALTHAM, January 31, 2020. Greater Boston PFLAG is pleased to announce the appointment of Sunnie Kaufmann-Paulman as its new Executive Director. Sunnie (she/her/hers) is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of mission-driven experience in education, sports, and...
GB PFLAG Attends Gender Marker “X” Bill Joint Committee Hearing
Sitting through the hearing this morning was so inspiring! The hearing committee had few questions, but allowed speaker after speaker to eloquently present their perspective on why moving this bill forward promptly is crucial. Not only were there parents and adults...
Comings and Goings
August 20-- As Val Frias departs for her new position as CEO of Ethos, the Board has hired Ellen Sturgis to serve as Interim Executive Director while the search is on for a permanent replacement. Sturgis comes with over 30 years' experience in nonprofits, including...
Greater Boston PFLAG Announces Leadership Changes
WALTHAM, July 23, 2019. GBPFLAG announced today that Valerie Frias, Executive Director for the past three years, has submitted her resignation from GBPFLAG to become CEO of Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elderly and disabled home and community-based care organization....