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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.

Become a Member

As a nonprofit, the GLO Center relies on membership and donations to continue to provide support, resources, education, and advocacy to the local LGBTQIA+ community. Join your local LGBTQ community center in this vital work by becoming a sustaining member today. 

It’s important to note that each membership level builds upon the previous, ensuring that you enjoy all the benefits from lower tiers as you advance. From the Supporter Level at $1/month to the Champion Level at $100/month, your support means the world to us.

Advocate

$ 12 50
Monthly
  • Voting Rights
  • Participate in decision-making by exercising your voting rights at the annual meeting.

  • Digital Thank You Card
  • Receive a personalized digital thank-you card expressing our gratitude for your support.

  • GLO Center Sticker
  • Show your support with an exclusive GLO Center sticker to display proudly.

Ally

$ 25 00
Monthly
  • Voting Rights
  • Participate in decision-making by exercising your voting rights at the annual meeting.

  • Digital Thank You Card
  • Receive a personalized digital thank-you card expressing our gratitude for your support.

  • GLO Center Sticker
  • Show your support with an exclusive GLO Center sticker to display proudly.

  • Recognition on Website
  • Your name will be featured on our website's supporter page as a valued Partner

Partner

$ 50 00
Monthly
  • Voting Rights
  • Participate in decision-making by exercising your voting rights at the annual meeting.

  • Digital Thank You Card
  • Receive a personalized digital thank-you card expressing our gratitude for your support.

  • GLO Center Sticker
  • Show your support with an exclusive GLO Center sticker to display proudly.

  • Recognition on Website
  • Your name will be featured on our website's supporter page as a valued Partner

  • GLO T-Shirt
  • Show off your dedication to our community with a unique t-shirt available only to Partner & Champion Level members.

Champion

$ 100 00
Monthly
  • Voting Rights
  • Participate in decision-making by exercising your voting rights at the annual meeting.

  • Digital Thank You Card
  • Receive a personalized digital thank-you card expressing our gratitude for your support.

  • GLO Center Sticker
  • Show your support with an exclusive GLO Center sticker to display proudly.

  • Recognition on Website
  • Your name will be featured on our website's supporter page as a valued Partner

  • GLO T-Shirt
  • Show off your dedication to our community with a unique t-shirt available only to Partner & Champion Level members.

  • Exclusive Event Access
  • Gain VIP access to select GLO Center events throughout the year.

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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

Post Election Decompression Day @ GLO

What: There are many important issues, and candidate elections are happening on Tuesday, November 5th (don’t forget to vote)! We will have hot cocoa and snacks and relax, watch movies, play board games, or otherwise just spend time together!   
W
ho:  For members of our local LGBTQ+ community.
W
hen: Wednesday, November 6, 10 AM – 2 PM 

8 Week - Youth Therapeutic Support Group

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18.  
When: Friday, November 8, 6-7 PM
Where: The GLO Center

Still-Life Art Class with SRAC

What: These art classes aim to build social connections among LGBTQ+ families and provide a creative outlet for K-8 children. We believe in the power of art to bring communities together and foster understanding and self-expression!
W
hen: November 11, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
W
here: The GLO Center

8 Week - Youth Therapeutic Support Group

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18.  
When: Friday, November 15, 6-7 PM
Where: The GLO Center

Family Support & Education Meetings

What: Many people don’t know where to turn when a child, family member, friend, or other loved one comes out as LGBTQ+. The GLO Center is partnering with PFLAG Springfield/SWMO to help you better understand, support, and celebrate your loved one. 
When: November 19, 5 PM – 7 PM
Where: The Third Place – 416 W Commercial St

Inclusive Sex Ed Program - PPGR @ GLO

What: An evidence-based sexual health-ed program designed to reduce unintended pregnancies and/or STDs. The program focuses on sexual healthcare, safer sex, and healthcare advocacy.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ Young People • 14 – 21 years old 
When: Saturday, November 23, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Where: The GLO Center • This is a free program! •

Friendsgiving @ GLO!

What: The GLO Center is hosting Friendsgiving!
C
ome out to the Center for food, fun, and laughter!
We will be watching the 1999 LGBTQ+ Cult Classic 
“BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.”

When: 
on November 25th at 5:30pm

 
Where: The GLO Center
 • RSVP: Closed •