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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

Rainbow Kids: Art Class with SRAC

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Springfield Regional Arts Council to bring you a series of monthly art classes. This session will be getting creative with abstract embroidery! 
When: Monday, March 24th 5 PM – 6:30 PM
  
Where: The GLO Center
Contact collins@glocenter.org — with number of kids + adults to RSVP! 

Women & Non-Binary Support Group

What: To provide women and woman-aligned folks the opportunity to come together and build community with each other.
This group is for queer women and nonbinary people, whether they are butches, femmes, cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support.
 
When: Tuesday, March 25th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The Third Place – 416 W Commercial St

Gender Affirming Care @ GLO

What: A patient navigator from a local provider will be at The GLO Center to discuss gender-affirming care! 🏳️‍⚧️   
When: Every Friday Noon – 4 PM
  
Where: The GLO Center
Who: Adults 18+  
Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed! 

Queer Young Professionals Networking

What: Grow with GLO! The GLO Center is starting a monthly networking event for LGBTQIA+ in the workforce. Make connections, learn new skills, and share your experiences. Ticket price includes wine, beer, and snacks! When: Saturday, March 29th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM  
Where: The GLO Center
 This group is open to all, with an emphasis on folks 21-35 years old.

Men & Non-Binary Support Group

What: To provide men and man-aligned folks the opportunity to come together and build community with each other.
This group is for queer men and nonbinary people, whether they are cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support.
 
When: Tuesday, April 3rd 6 PM 
Where: The Third Place – 416 W Commercial St

Spill the Ink: Poetry Soiree

What: Join us for an afternoon of poetic creativity! Participants can create blackout poetry collages, enjoy poetry-themed snacks & refreshments, vote on their favorite blackout poem, enroll in a poetry reading, and more! When: Saturday, April 12th 1 PM – 3 PM  
Where: The GLO Center
 👞 Suggested Dress Code 🧥 Dress like a poet!

APO @ GLO: Medicaid Specialist

What: The APO Community Health Team will be at GLO to provide information, answer questions, and offer support for those needing assistance in Medicaid enrollment.   
When: Every 4th Monday 1 PM – 4 PM
  
Where: The GLO Center
Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed! 

GLO Movie Night @ The Moxie

What: Moonage Daydream (2022) is a documentary film about the legendary musician and artist David Bowie, directed by Brett Morgen. Unlike traditional documentaries, the film is an immersive audiovisual experience that blends never-before-seen concert footage, interviews, and personal archives with Bowie’s own narration and music! 
When: Saturday, May 17th 4 PM
  
Where: Moxie Cinema – 305 S Campbell Ave #101