Pride Richland County

Community. Empowerment. Love. Acceptance.

ABOUT
Welcome to PrideRichlandCounty.org, the online hub for information on events and services for the LGBTQ+ community in Richland and surrounding counties. From support groups to educational workshops, our website is the go-to resource for staying informed about what's happening in the community. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all individuals, and we encourage you to explore our site to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved.
Upcoming
Events
Join us for our 3rd Annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13th 2026, from 1:00pm-7:00pm at the Rotary Park in Olney! Come celebrate your Pride with our family-friendly  festival with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, and more!!  This event is open to all and there is no admission. Follow us on facebook to get more updates on featured artists and vendors. See you there!! 

Rotary Park
5299 E Kiwanis Rd, Olney, IL. 62450


Free 2 Be
Pride Richland County hosts a community program fittingly named "Free to be", which is a community support group that welcomes all young adults ages 13-21, no matter their orientation or identity. 

Free 2 Be provides support and a safe space. During meetings, there is always an open forum to be able to discuss any topics that are part of everyday life for today’s youth during their time of self-discovery.

Some common topics that are discussed are healthy relationships, validations, body positivity and self-worth, suicide prevention, unrealistic expectations of stigmas and bias, and positive self-talk. If you're interested in learning more about our "Free to Be" program, you can attend a meeting on the 2nd or 4th Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Olney, or reach us by email at priderichlandcounty@gmail.com.

​Let them Be
Pride Richland County also hosts a community program named "Let Them Be" for adults and allies in the queer community in need of support. This group is for adults ages 18 and up and meets every first Thursday of the month at 7pm. For more information, you can contact us at priderichlandcounty@gmail.com.


Current Bylaws of PRC & Board Meeting Minutes

August 2025 Minutes

Meeting Minutes for August 2025

July 2025 Minutes

Meeting Minutes for July 2025

January 2026 minutes

Meeting Minutes from January 2026

December 2025 minutes

Meeting minutes from December 2025

No November meeting (Trans Day community event)

No November meeting (Trans Day community event)

May 2025 Minutes

Meeting Minutes for May 2025

October 2025 Minutes

Meeting Minutes for October 2025

September 2025 minutes

Meeting minutes for September 2025

April 2025 Minutes

Meeting Minutes for April 2025

March 2025

Meeting Minutes for March 2025

Current Bylaws of Pride Richland County

Current Bylaws of Pride Richland County that have been voted in by the members.

Bylaws of Pride Richland County

Bylaws that are to be voted on by the members of Pride Richland County.


  • PO Box 23, Olney, Illinois, United States