Our organization was formed as a way for the LGBT community to feel welcome, and be accepted. Our first event, Bolingbrook Pride Picnic and Puppies, was put together last year in eight short weeks. Bolingbrook mayor, Roger Claar, among other politicians, came out despite the possibility of rain to greet people, and show support. We had a shoestring budget, but lots of good people to help us.
This year, the event is bigger, and we need more volunteers to help everyone have an even better event.