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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.

Collins Chetwin is the GLO Youth Group's Youth Coordinator. The group is also facilitated by volunteers.

If you're interested in coming to a meeting or volunteering, please contact Collins 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

Photography Exhibit: The Park (Melts in the Dark)

What: Join us for the premiere of The Park (melts in the dark), a print exhibition by former Springfield native and photographer Richard Gerst.
✨ Don’t miss this evening celebrating art, identity, and community!
When: Monday, November 3rd, 5 PM – 7 PM
Where: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO
Free admission | Snacks & refreshments provided

Info Meeting: 2026 Legislative Session
Solution-Focused Work Group

What: Join us for the info meeting!
When: Saturday, November 22nd, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Blood Drive: Hosted by The GLO Center

What: Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood! Grab a friend, share the link, and let’s show Springfield just how powerful our GLO community can be! 🌈
When: Tuesday, November 25th, 10 AM – 2 PM
Where: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO
National Donor Incentive: Give blood for an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last!