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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

The GLO Market

What: The GLO Market supports local queer-owned businesses and resources. Started in 2023, GLO Markets aim to showcase local talent where patrons can purchase from over 20+ LGBTQIA+ artists, resources, and entrepreneurs.
When: Saturday, August 29 @ 12PM – 4PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Banned Book Club

What: For September, we will be discussing “The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie. It was published in 1988 and was viewed as blasphemy, leading to a fatwa against Rushdie by the Supreme Leader of Iran, resulting in several assassination attempts.
When: Sunday, September 13 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

GLO Youth to the Zoo

What:This is a free event for youth, and discounted tickets will be available for family members/guardians who wish to tag along. Permission slips are REQUIRED to attend. GLO must receive your signed permission slip by 9/11. 
When: Sunday, September 13 @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Dickerson Park Zoo – 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803