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The LGBTQIA+ Community Center of the Ozarks

Our Mission

The GLO Center

The GLO Center is a nonprofit that serves the LGBTQIA+ community in the Ozarks through support, resources, education, and advocacy, to create a more inclusive and welcoming community where all can thrive.

Find Your People

Community looks different for everyone, and that’s why GLO offers a wide range of social and support groups for all ages, identities, and life stages. From Rainbow Families for kids 11 and under, to GLO 50plus, to identity-specific groups like our Aromantic and Asexual community, there’s space here to connect, grow, and feel understood.

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Let's Get Together

Events & Programs

Want to meet other LGBTQIA+ people? The GLO Center is a place to be yourself, a place to meet others in the community, and a place to find information about the community at large. Basically, it's YOUR place for LGBTQIA+ community.

Upcoming Events

GLO x Wendy's Fundraiser Day 6/26

What: All day long, Wendy’s at 1723 W Republic Road will donate 30% of qualifying sales to GLO when you show the official fundraiser flyer at checkout. Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in orders all qualify. Just bring a paper flyer or show the flyer on your phone when ordering.
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hen: Friday, June 26 @ 6:30AM – 11:59PM
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here: 1723 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

GLO's Banned Book Club

What: UPDATE: July’s meeting has been moved to June 28 due to it originally landing on a holiday weekend. 📖 July’s book is “Looking for Alaska” by John Green.
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hen: Sunday, June 28 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St

GLO Monthly Resource Evening

What: Each month, we’ll open our doors to provide helpful resources and connect our community with trusted partners and services.
Resources this month include the Food Pantry & APO Overdose Prevention & Testing. The last test will be at 7:30pm.
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hen: Monday, July 6 @ 5:15PM – 8PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St