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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

The GLO Market

What: Join us in supporting local queer-owned businesses and organizations! 
When: Saturday, January 18
, 10 AM – 2 PM

 
Where: The GLO Center

Family Support & Education Meetings

What: Active Allyship. How do I take action in my community to make it a safer and better place for my kids to live?
Who: 
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 child or loved one.
When: Saturday, January 21, 5 PM – 7 PM
 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

Rainbow Kids: Movie Day

What: We are holding a showing of The Mitchells vs The Machines at the Springfield Greene County Library Center! 
Who:
LGBTQ+ families with kids 11 and under.

When: Saturday, January 25
, 3 PM – 5 PM

 
Where: The Library Center Community Room B

GLO Older Adults Group

What: NEW GROUP! The Older Adults Group is for gay and transgender people aged 50+. Our first meeting will involve coffee and pastries and opportunities for socialization.
Who:
Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend.

When: Tuesday, January 28
, 8 AM – 10 AM

 
Where: The GLO Center

Women & Non-Binary Support Group

What: The Women & Nonbinary Support Group allows women and woman-aligned folks to come together and build community with each other.
Who:
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, January 28
, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

QTBIPOC Support Group

What: The QTBIPOC support group (Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) is a safe, supportive space to gather and build community.
Who:
It is open to people of color (including white-passing folks) and family/friends of QTBIPOC as well.

When: Wednesday, January 29
, 6 PM – 8 PM

 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

GLO Volunteer Orientation

What: Interested in being a GLO Volunteer?
Who:
For those interested in being GLO Volunteers or Crisis Cold Weather Shelter volunteers at GLO.

When: Saturday, February 1
, 3 PM – 4 PM

 
Where: The GLO Center

GLO Banned Book Club

What: Join GLO at our Banned Book Club where we’ll be reading a series of books that have been or could be banned, followed by discussions on the books, novels, and writings.
Book: “The 1619 Project” by Nikole Hannah-Jones
When: Sunday, February 2, 5 PM
Where: The GLO Center