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Become a member

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.

Upcoming Events

GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Saturday, February 15, 4 PM – 6 PM  Where: Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar

Rainbow Kids: Game Night @ Village Meeple

What: We’re meeting at Village Meeple board game cafe to try out some games and spend time in community together!   Who: Rainbow Kids is GLO’s programming for LGBTQ+ families with kids 11 and under. We aim to help families build community with each other and help young people feel accepted and celebrated. When: Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM Where: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe

The GLO Market

What: Join us in supporting local queer-owned businesses and organizations!  When: Saturday, February 22, 12 PM – 4 PM Where: The GLO Center 

GLO Movie Night: Pride 2014

What: Join us for a special GLO Center event on Thursday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM at Moxie Cinema, featuring a screening of the inspiring and heartwarming film Pride (2014). This moving film celebrates resilience, unity, and the power of community.  When: Saturday, February 22, 4 PM  Where: The Moxie Cinema, 305 S Campbell Avenue Suite 101 Admission: $3.00 per person. Tickets are first come, first serve.

Rainbow Kids: Surrealism Art Class

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) to bring you a series of monthly art classes. This month – surrealism, dream collages and Salvador Dali moustaches! We believe in the power of art to bring communities together and foster understanding and self-expression.  Who: These art classes aim to build social connections among LGBTQ+ families and provide a creative outlet for K-8 children. When: Wednesday, February 24, 5 PM – 6:30 PM RSVP: Email collins@glocenter.org with how many adults and children you are bringing. Where: The GLO Center

GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Tuesday, February 25, 9 AM – 11 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, February 25
, 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, February 26
, 6 PM – 8 PM

 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

GLO Volunteer Orientation

What: Interested in being a GLO Volunteer? Join us for our Volunteer Orientation! This orientation will familiarize you with the GLO Center’s work and prepare you to be a GLO volunteer. This orientation is also for Crisis Cold Weather Shelter volunteers at GLO. Before the meeting, please fill out the Volunteer Form. When: Saturday, March 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: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
When: Sunday, March 2, 5 PM  Where: The GLO Center

Men & Non-Binary Support Group

What: To provide men and man-aligned folks the opportunity to come together and build community with each other.
Who:
This group is for queer men and nonbinary people, whether they are cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support. 
When: Thursday, March 6, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

Stand-Up for GLO

What: The GLO Center is excited to kick off a brand-new annual fundraiser – Stand Up for GLO! We’re starting this inaugural event with a bang, featuring the incredibly funny and talented headliner, Jared Goldstein!  When: Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 @ 7 PM Where: The Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square