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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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Rainbow Families (11 & Under)

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GLO Youth (12-17)

GLO Youth Program

GLO Young Adults (18-25)

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GLO 50plus

Asexual

Asexual & Aromantic Support Group

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Transgender

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Women & Nonbinary Support Group

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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

SRAC Art Class for Rainbow Families

What: The GLO Center is partnering with the Springfield Regional Arts Council to bring free art classes for our Rainbow Families (families with children 11 years and under)! This month we will be making Koinobori (Japanese Carp Kites).
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hen: Monday, May 11 @ 5:30PM – 6:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St
RSVP: Email info@glocenter.org with how many adults and children you are bringing. Children must be accompanied by their adult(s) the entire class.

GLO Quarterly Movie Night

What: Join us for our quarterly GLO Center Movie Night event at Moxie Cinema, featuring a special screening of the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994).
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hen: Saturday, May 16 @ 4PM
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here: Moxie Cinema – 305 S Campbell Ave #101

Gaming With GLO

What:The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of nature-themed gaming. Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Botany”!
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hen: Sunday, May 17 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe – 1570 E. Battlefield Suite F.