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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

Gays Eating Garlic Bread: Part 2: The Sequel

What: This event is free to join and B.Y.O.G.B. (bring your own garlic bread). Experience queer joy and carbs with us! Allies welcome!
When: Saturday, September 19 @ 12PM – 2PM
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here: Phelps Grove Park Pavilion – 950 E Bennett St

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of card games. Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Captain Slap Jack”!
When: Sunday, September 20 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple – 1570 E. Battlefield Suite F.

Make Stuff Monday Sponsored by Arrow Creative Reuse

What: Come get artsy with your community! We will have hoops, floss, cloth, and basic patterns available for people to try cross-stitching! All skill levels are welcome!
When: Monday, September 21 @ 2PM – 6PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St.

PRIDE ON C-STREET

What:The GLO Center is bringing the energy of Ozarks Pridefest to our own front door with the second annual Pride on C-Street – a block-party-meets-street-fair that celebrates the history, heart, and future of our community.
When: Saturday, September 26 @ 11AM – 5PM
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here: Historic C-Street, Springfield, MO