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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

GLO x Wendy's Fundraiser Day 6/26

What: All day long, Wendy’s at 1723 W Republic Road will donate 30% of qualifying sales to GLO when you show the official fundraiser flyer at checkout. Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in orders all qualify. Just bring a paper flyer or show the flyer on your phone when ordering.
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hen: Friday, June 26 @ 6:30AM – 11:59PM
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here: 1723 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

GLO's Banned Book Club

What: UPDATE: July’s meeting has been moved to June 28 due to it originally landing on a holiday weekend. 📖 July’s book is “Looking for Alaska” by John Green.
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hen: Sunday, June 28 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St

GLO Monthly Resource Evening

What: Each month, we’ll open our doors to provide helpful resources and connect our community with trusted partners and services.
Resources this month include the Food Pantry & APO Overdose Prevention & Testing. The last test will be at 7:30pm.
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hen: Monday, July 6 @ 5:15PM – 8PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St