20 Years of Support: PFLAG Sauk Valley Celebrates Two Decades of Community & Inclusion

<p>For 20 years, PFLAG Sauk Valley has been providing support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies throughout the Sauk Valley.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Along the Rock</strong>, host <strong>Kierstyn Long</strong> sits down with <strong>Gabriella McKanna</strong>, treasurer of PFLAG Sauk Valley, to discuss the organization&#39;s two decades of service, its upcoming annual community picnic, and the many ways it continues to make a difference through education, outreach, workplace training, and one-on-one support.</p><p>Learn how PFLAG helps connect people with local resources, supports families and educators, and works to build a more inclusive community for everyone.</p><p>🔹 In this episode:<br>• The history of PFLAG Sauk Valley<br>• Celebrating 20 years of community service<br>• Details about the annual PFLAG picnic<br>• Support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and families<br>• Workplace and educational outreach<br>• Volunteer opportunities and how to get involved</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Highlights:</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Along the Rock</p><p>00:43 – What Is PFLAG?</p><p>01:22 – Support, Education &amp; Advocacy</p><p>02:02 – Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth &amp; Adults</p><p>02:50 – Meeting People Where They Are</p><p>03:07 – Creating a Welcoming Environment</p><p>04:05 – The 20th Anniversary Picnic</p><p>04:44 – A Community Celebration</p><p>05:24 – How to Attend the Picnic</p><p>05:48 – Food &amp; Potluck Details</p><p>06:27 – PFLAG’s Impact on the Sauk Valley</p><p>07:22 – LGBTQ+ Education &amp; Workplace Training</p><p>08:06 – How to Get Involved</p><p>08:55 – Closing</p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepress</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHk</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790</p><p>https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/</p><p>https://rumble.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepress</p><p>https://x.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/</p><p>https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress </p><p><br></p><p>#PFLAG #PFLAGSaukValley #LGBTQ #LGBTQSupport #LGBTQCommunity #CommunitySupport #Inclusion #Equality #Education #Advocacy #SaukValley #SterlingIllinois #RockFallsIllinois #CommunityEvents #20thAnniversary #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #TheRadarOnline</p>