Today, as we enter Pride Month 2024, CFNIL is honored to announce a new endowment. Andrew Mertzenich, local attorney and Chair of the Rockford Pride Parade Committee, has established an endowment with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support the Rockford Area Pride Parade FOREVER!

This fund supports the activities of the Rockford Area Pride Committee, with priority given to Rockford Area Pride Parade expenses.

Should the Pride Parade cease to operate, the fund balance will be used to establish a scholarship fund for LGBTQIA+ students.

Learn more about and support the Rockford Pride Parade Endowment

Learn more about the work of the Rockford Area Pride Committee