The board of directors of Proud to Run (PTR)—which coordinates Chicago’s Pride weekend’s 5K and 10K runs—is seeking beneficiaries for next year’s event.
The PTR board will consider applications from organizations that serve the Chicagoland LGBT community; that clearly define the need or have a project with a specific timeline and budget; are community-based and driven; and are “grassroots” in nature or do not receive a large part of their budgets from state or federal grants.
PTR has given more than $300,000 to the local LGBT community. Recently, PTR donated checks to its 2012 beneficiaries, Gerber-Hart Library and Pride Youth Program at the Chicago Frontrunners/Frontwalkers circle. Each beneficiary received a check for $10,000.
Guidelines and application forms are available by visiting www.proudtorun.org or emailing proudtorun@yahoo.com. The deadline is Oct. 30.