PFLAG Phoenix - May Press Release

Who:   Equality Arizona

What:  Speaking at a PFLAG Paradise Valley Support Meeting

When: Monday, May 19th, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, 3535 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ

Why:  From helping acknowledge the importance of domestic partnership benefits for Arizona State employees to combating the Marriage Amendment which is now on its third go-around, Equality Arizona believes that political advocacy is the most effective way to influence the legislative process and public policy.

What Is Equality Arizona all about?

Equality Arizona connects us to our peer statewide LGBT advocacy organizations across the country while more clearly defining the scope of the work in Arizona.  Equality Arizona recognizes the value of progressive partners as we all march on the path toward equality.  The mission of Equality Arizona is to secure, protect and defend the rights and welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Arizona.

Equality Arizona utilizes a number of strategies such as lobbying; sponsoring bills and opposing negative legislation; building coalitions; and empowering other organizations and individuals to engage in the political process. The Equality Arizona PAC endorses candidates and supports their campaigns through donations and volunteer muscle.

Equality Arizona will be speaking at 7 PM, May 19th at the Palo Cristi Presbyterian Church, 3535 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley.

Please join us to hear what opposition and opportunities our families have to help Equality Arizona continue the battle for true equal protection under the law.

Visit www.pflagphoenix.org for details.

Media contact: Rebecca Wininger
Work:  (480) 678-8580
rwininger1@yahoo.com

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 250,000 members and supporters and more than 500 chapters, state councils and affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC, the national Board of Directors and 14 Regional Directors.  PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill-informed public and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.

PFLAG Phoenix is an independent, affiliated chapter of the national organization.  PFLAG Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, income tax exempt organization.  PFLAG Phoenix shares the vision and mission of the national organization, and through our generous volunteers, works towards achieving and fulfilling both. Through local support meetings in Tempe, Paradise Valley and Sun City, PFLAG Phoenix provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.