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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 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, October 31 @ 12PM – 4PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Banned Book Club

What: Join GLO at our Banned Book Club, where we’ll be reading a series of books that have been or could be banned, followed by discussions on the books, novels, and writings.
When: Sunday, November 1 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Post-Election Decompression Day

What: Regardless of the outcome of the midterm elections, we all need some space and time to decompress and take care of ourselves. GLO, PFLAG, and PROMO will be hosting a Post-Election Decompression Day. We’ll be eating snacks, relaxing, doing art, playing board games, or otherwise just spending time together!
When: Wednesday, November 4th @ 12PM – 3PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

GLO Movie Night: Bound (1996)

What:Join us for GLO Center Movie Night featuring a screening of Bound (1996). Free admission! Tickets are first come, first served. 
When: Saturday, November 7th @ 4PM
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here: The Moxie Cinema – 305 S Campbell Ave #101, Springfield, MO