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Become a member

Become a Member

The GLO Center exists because of its members. Our members are the people who show up, give what they can, and make sure this community has a home.

Members sustain the Center through financial contributions, volunteer time, or often a combination of both. A gift of $12 or 12 hours of volunteer service qualifies you for a GLO membership for one year. If you’ve met this qualification and were not offered the chance to become an official member of The GLO Center, email Aaron Kitchens at aaron@glocenter.org.

Beyond keeping the lights on, our members play an important role in the life of the organization. As a member, you are part of GLO’s formal governance structure. Members are invited to participate in the annual membership meeting each fall, where they vote on candidates for the Board of Directors. This ensures that community members have a direct voice in the leadership and future of the Center.

Being a GLO member is far more than a donation. It means you are part of a community that shapes, sustains, and protects this space for LGBTQIA+ people in our region.

Upcoming Events

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: LOCATION CHANGE! Midtown Carnegie Branch – 397 E. Central 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

Middle Ground Group

What: NEW GROUP! The GLO Center is launching a new social group created especially for LGBTQ+ adults ages 25–50 and we want your help shaping what it becomes. Join us for an Open House + Potluck to meet new people, share your ideas and help us build a group that reflects what our community actually wants and needs.
When: Saturday, August 22 @ 6PM – 9PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

The GLO Market

What: The GLO Market supports local queer-owned businesses and resources. Started in 2023, GLO Markets aim to showcase local talent where patrons can purchase from over 20+ LGBTQIA+ artists, resources, and entrepreneurs.
When: Saturday, August 29 @ 12PM – 4PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO