The Jersey Shore PFLAG board is (left to right) Gregory Pilling of Jackson Township, secretary Michele Nelson of Lawrenceville, vice-president/facilitator William Gaul of Manchester, fundraising/outreach and facilitator Abby Maisonave of Howell, president/facilitator Teri Keynton of Farmingdale, facilitator and Seth Rainess of Monmouth County, facilitator. Jersey Shore PFLAG, founded in 2004, is the local chapter for Monmouth and Ocean counties, although there are six PFLAG chapters in New Jersey. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education and advocacy. PFLAG (Parents, Family, Friends and Allies United with LGBT People to Move Equality Forward) has over 350 chapters in the U.S.įounded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY by Abby Maisonave Congratulations Abby, and PFLAG Jersey Shore! The article was published in the Asbury Park Press on Sunday, March 15.
Abby is the Regional Director in the East region, and the leader of PFLAG Jersey Shore. This week, we are happy to share an article written by PFLAGer Abby Maisonave.
