COMMUNITY. CONNECTION. COMPASSION.
Join Alton Pride in building a strong & vibrant LGBTQ+ community, connecting with our neighbors, and caring for those in need
BUILDING A VIBRANT LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Welcome — You Belong Here!
Alton Pride is a charitable and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and advocacy for our regional LGBTQ+ community, with a special focus on the needs of LGBTQ+ youth. Our dedicated volunteers work to create memorable events and activities throughout the year to support an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
CONNECTING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS
Alton Pride proudly accepts a $1,000 donation from Argosy Casino.
Alton Pride represents at the 2024 St Louis Pride Parade
Pink Flamingos are a festive sight in many neighborhoods during our annual Pride Flocking fundraiser.
Alton Pride awarded three scholarships to 2023 high School Grads
Partners for Pets and Alton Pride join together for an adoption event
Alton Pride Board member and reigning Royalty
Students from Lewis & Clark Community College participate in an informal Q & A workshop with a panel of individuals of the trans community.
Caring for those in Need
Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
Sixteen area locations participated in our 2024 competition, with a grand total of 2,817 non-perishable food items donated over the three-week campaign, with about half the donations coming from this year’s winner!
Partnering again with MMK Endeavors, the donated items were paired with turkeys to make Thanksgiving meals for families in the Riverbend Area and surrounding communities. This year, a total of 61 meals were distributed! Items left over after making the boxes were donated to the Brighton Food Pantry and Crisis Food Pantry.
The competition's winner, having collected 1,419 items, was Pete’s Lounge. This is the third year in a row that Pete’s Lounge has won, making them a Three-Peat Top Turkey Winner!
A special thank you to our other participants in the competition: Norb’s Tavern, Bubby & Sissy’s, Morrisons Irish Pub, Old Bakery Beer Company, Bluff City Grill, Sip & Play Wine & Gaming Café, Schwegel’s, St John’s United Church of Christ in Wood River, St John’s United Church of Christ in Brighton, Brighton Memorial Library, Illinois Central School Bus, Mister Donut, Alton Fire Stations 1 & 2, Alton Police Department, Wood River Fire Department, and the Village of East Alton.
2025 High School Senior Scholarships
Call for Applications: Opens September 30, 2024
To bring awareness, understanding, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community, with a specific emphasis on the youth in our community, Alton Pride offers scholarships to assist in furthering our awardees' education by attending a community college, trade school, or university. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, volunteer at least 20 hours with Alton Pride or another non-profit community organization, submit a 300-word essay, and a completed application by January 31, 2025. (Download below)
The Four Scholarships to be Awarded in 2025
Roadecker “Roe” Watts Award - $1500
Marsha P Johnson Award - $1000
Harvey Milk Award - $750
RuPaul Charles Award - $500
GET INVOLVED
Attend an Event | Volunteer | Donate
Alton Pride is powered by a dedicated group of volunteers passionate about creating inclusive and supportive events and activities. From our annual Pride Festival to monthly support group meetings to fun fundraisers, there is something going on every month of the year. Grab your friends to attend an event, connect with us to volunteer, or donate to support our efforts!