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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

Make Stuff Mondays: Collages

What: Come get artsy with your community for Make Stuff Monday sponsored by Arrow Creative Reuse! We will have supplies out to get you started on collages.
When: Monday, August 17 @ 2PM – 6PM
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here: LOCATION CHANGE! Midtown Carnegie Branch – 397 E. Central St. Springfield, MO

Coworking Fridays at GLO

What: Need a quiet, coworking space? Every Friday starting August 21st (unless the center is unavailable), The GLO Center will be open as a quiet coworking space for the LGBTQIA+ community!
When: Fridays starting August 21 from 10 AM – 5 PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Middle Ground Group

What: NEW GROUP! The GLO Center is launching a new social group created especially for LGBTQ+ adults ages 25–50 and we want your help shaping what it becomes. Join us for an Open House + Potluck to meet new people, share your ideas and help us build a group that reflects what our community actually wants and needs.
When: Saturday, August 22 @ 6PM – 9PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

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