About Us
Bolingbrook Pride is a community-driven organization dedicated to fostering inclusion, unity, and love, especially during challenging times. We’re committed to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies, spanning all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Our town, Bolingbrook, is a vibrant tapestry of diversity, embracing differences in race, ethnicity, income, gender, and sexual orientation.
By teaming up with other local LGBTQ+ organizations, we strive to raise awareness and improve access to support services, extending Bolingbrook Pride's reach throughout the community.
Did you know that research from the Family Acceptance Project (2009) shows that LGBTQ+ youth from unsupportive families are 8.4 times more likely to face mental health challenges? That’s why we’re leading initiatives to promote understanding and acceptance within families, working hand in hand with youth, schools, faith-based congregations, and family organizations to provide non-punitive education and outreach aimed at increasing understanding to reduce the risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.
Our overarching mission is to create a tight-knit community where no one feels isolated or afraid due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. When you support Bolingbrook Pride, you’re not just backing a cause; you’re standing up for equality and dignity, making a tangible difference in the lives and loves of our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
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Operating in and around Bolingbrook, we prioritize the creation of safe spaces for individuals to express themselves freely and seek guidance without fear of judgment. Embracing a non-punitive educational approach, we endeavor to cultivate understanding and empathy in all our endeavors. Our commitment to creating safe spaces extends beyond the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those who may hold differing views, to engage in open dialogue free from judgment. Here, questions are encouraged, and conversations are embraced as opportunities for mutual understanding. By fostering an environment where everyone's voice is valued, we aim to demonstrate that our shared humanity transcends any perceived differences.
Together, we’re building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
We believe all people are equal, everyone can embrace who they are, can love who they choose, can define their own future, and working together, can change the world.
Our Mission
Our priority is to bridge the gap between LGBTQ+ families and the greater Chicagoland suburban community in order to build better understanding and support, ultimately cultivating a stronger community for all.
Our Vision
Bolingbrook Pride envisions a community and a society free of prejudice, bigotry, and hatred. We will move our community toward this vision by celebrating our similarities, educating about our differences, and collaborating for a diverse and united future.