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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

Ozarks Pridefest 2026: Come One, Come All

What: Come One, Come All to Ozarks Pridefest 2026!
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hen: Saturday, June 13 @ 11:30 AM (Parade) / 12PM – 5PM (Festival)
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here: Downtown Springfield

Gaming With GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of water-themed gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Splash-tacular”! 
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hen: Sunday, June 21 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple – 1570 E Battlefield Suite F

GLO x Wendy's Fundraiser Day 6/26

What: All day long, Wendy’s at 1723 W Republic Road will donate 30% of qualifying sales to GLO when you show the official fundraiser flyer at checkout. Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in orders all qualify. Just bring a paper flyer or show the flyer on your phone when ordering.
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hen: Friday, June 26 @ 6:30AM – 11:59PM
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here: 1723 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807