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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

Gays Eating Garlic Bread: Part 2: The Sequel

What: This event is free to join and B.Y.O.G.B. (bring your own garlic bread). Experience queer joy and carbs with us! Allies welcome!
When: Saturday, September 19 @ 12PM – 2PM
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here: Phelps Grove Park Pavilion – 950 E Bennett St

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of card games. Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Captain Slap Jack”!
When: Sunday, September 20 @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple – 1570 E. Battlefield Suite F.

Make Stuff Monday Sponsored by Arrow Creative Reuse

What: Come get artsy with your community! We will have hoops, floss, cloth, and basic patterns available for people to try cross-stitching! All skill levels are welcome!
When: Monday, September 21 @ 2PM – 6PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St.

PRIDE ON C-STREET

What:The GLO Center is bringing the energy of Ozarks Pridefest to our own front door with the second annual Pride on C-Street – a block-party-meets-street-fair that celebrates the history, heart, and future of our community.
When: Saturday, September 26 @ 11AM – 5PM
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here: Historic C-Street, Springfield, MO