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Youth Group

GLO Youth Group

GLO Youth Group is a youth outreach group for LGBTQIA+ people ages 12-17. The group meets each Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-8 pm at The GLO Center. Dinner and meeting are generally held around 5:30pm-6pm. There are additional activities and discussion opportunities held on a monthly basis.

This group is facilitated by volunteers.

If you're interested in coming to a meeting or volunteering, please contact us using the email below:

Upcoming Events

8-Week Therapeutic Support Group

The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to offer a new therapeutic support group for LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18. Join us every Friday from 6-7 PM, starting September 27th through November 15th.

This support group will provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our goal is to empower young people to navigate the complexities of their developing identities and foster a sense of belonging and resilience.

✉️ RSVP: Reserve your spot by emailing therapy@beyondhealingcenter.com.

Upcoming Events

Rainbow Families Nature Walk

What: Tag along for a tour around Springfield’s Nature Center and a short walk along their Boardwalk Trail where we’ll be identifying native trees and their fall foliage. 🍂 Please RSVP by emailing theo@glocenter.org with the number of people that plan on being in attendance.
When: Saturday, November 14th @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Nature Center – 4601 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of cooperative gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Golden Cornucopia”
When: Sunday, November 15th @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe – 1570 E Battlefield Rd Ste f, Springfield, MO

Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony

What: Join S.T.A.R.T. and The GLO Center for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony. TDOR is a yearly international event where we honor our trans family who were taken from us too soon via violence, uplift our local trans community as they mourn, and educate cisgender allies about the struggles and loss of transgender life.
When: Friday, November 20th @ 6PM
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here: Drew Lewis Foundation – 1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO