We would like to thank the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant/Exelon for their generous donation of $1,000.00 to PFLAG Leonardtown which was presented to us at their Calvert Cliffs Pride event that was held June 20, 2019.

When Terri LeCroix and I were first invited to the launch of an LGBTQIA+ Ally program, we never imagined how wonderfully affirming the culture was going to be. They truly strive to create an atmosphere which promotes diversity and inclusivity. 

Their employees to senior/corporate management were gracious, kind and very supportive of the Ally Program as well as cultivating an inclusive work environment.  It was an absolute joy to spend the afternoon with them and I personally look forward to partnering with Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant/Exelon in the future.

A special thank you to Janna Jackson, their Communications Manager, for her steadfast work and dedication in bringing us together and assisting in cultivating a diverse work culture.

Their donation will assist us in continuing to provide services and support to the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, friends and allies.

Many thanks,

~ Louise Ball
PFLAG Leonardtown President

June is Pride month!!  

Come out and celebrate our Pride in So MD

Mark your Calendars for the 3rd Annual Pride of Southern Maryland event!

This event is run by the local LGBTQ community Pride SoMD volunteers and well worth attending.

There are activities for all at this family friendly event.

Come out and show your PRIDE!!!

Saturday, June 22, 2019 11am-3pm
Calvert Marine Museum, Corbin Pavilion, Solomons, MD

PFLAG Leonardtown will have a table at the event with a face painter!

(To clarify: this is not a PFLAG Leonardtown event. But we encourage all to attend!)

The Drag Queen Story Hour held at the Lexington Park Library on June 23, 2019 was a huge success.  Thanks for the support of the Lexington Park Library and the St. Mary's County Sheriffs Office for your help in making this a successful and fun event for the attending families and their children.

​Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real.

We want to thank our sponsors for making our Spring Celebration Fundraiser a smashing success.  We couldn't have done it without the help of some amazing organizations and individuals!

Thank you to:

• The Port of Leonardtown Winery for donating the venue and staff to host our event.  Words can't express how grateful we are for your generosity and giving spirit!!
• Groove Span who generously donated their time to perform at our event and entertain the attendees.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!  You are amazing musicians and everyone had a wonderful time because of what you brought to the fundraiser.
• SoMD Improv Comedy Club for your entertaining and exhilerating improvisations.  You entertained and dazzled us with your imagination and talent!  Thank you so much for donating your time and energy for our event.
• Olde Town Pub for providing their awesome wing truck to provide food for our attendees.  Thank you for helping to make this event truly delicious!
• Medical Service Solutions LLC for your generous financial donation to help sponsor our event.  Thank you for all you do for us!
• Griffin Ball for volunteering to be our face painter for the evening.  Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
• Volunteers and PFLAG Leonardtown board members.  Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in making this such a successful and fun evening for everyone who attended.  We couldn't have done any of it without your help!

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​PFLAG Leonardtown hosted our first Youth Peer to Peer meeting on April 17, 2019 at the Leonardtown Library meeting room.  It's been our goal for a while now to start a youth peer to peer group meeting and we are thrilled that we finally have it up and going.  

The meetings are open to youth ages 17 and under and are facilitated by two PFLAG trained adult facilitators.  Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6pm to 7:45pm at the Leonardtown Library meeting room.  Refreshments are available and the meetings are free of charge.

Spread the word to all of your friends! 

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on May 15, 2019 at 6pm. 

Come on out to the Port of Leonardtown Winery on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 6pm to 11pm for a Spring Celebration and Fundraiser for PFLAG Leonardtown.

All wine purchases during the event benefit PFLAG Leonardtown.  There will be light horderves provided with admission, games for kids of all ages, face painting and entertainment throughout the evening.  Bring a picnic dinner or food for purchase will be  available as well. 

$10 admission per person or $20 for family

Join PFLAG and get discounts on all of our upcoming events!

​It's #GivingTuesday! Give back to your community by donating to PFLAG Leonardtown. Every dollar goes towards providing services, such as peer-to-peer support group meetings for LGBTQIA+ individuals, their friends, and their families in the SOMD region!

Donate here:

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We warmly invite you to join us for our second annual PFLAG Holiday Potluck and Mixer. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, entree, or dessert to share and join in on the holiday festivities with other members of the Southern Maryland LGBTQIA+ community and their families! 

Please mark your calendars for PFLAG Leonardtown's Fall Family Pride Festival on October 13th at Bowles Farm.  Family fun, pumpkins and a maze! Tickets will be available to purchase soon.