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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

Back to School Supplies Event

What: Families with children 17 and under are invited to join us for our Rainbow Families & GLO Youth Back-to-School Event! Connect, celebrate the start of a new school year, and pick up school supplies for the kiddos!
When: Saturday, August 15 @ 10AM – 12PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of triva-themed gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “New England Clam Chowder”! 
When: Sunday, August 16 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple – 1570 E. Battlefield Suite F, Springfield, MO

GLO Youth go to the Zoo

What: This is a free event for youth, and discounted tickets will be available for family members/guardians who wish to tag along.
When: Sunday, August 16 @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Dickerson Park Zoo – 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO

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: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial 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