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Ozarks Inclusion Project

About the OIP

The Ozarks Inclusion Project promotes excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Ozarks by intentionally fostering community connections and building organizational capacity to uphold diverse, equitable, and inclusive values. A project initiated by The GLO Center in 2015, Ozarks Inclusion Project offers inclusive and equitable quality trainings, promote lifelong learning, community partnership and an online searchable directory so allies and LGBTQIA+ individuals can find the resources so that all can thrive.

LGBTQ programs in springfield mo
LGBTQ program in springfield mo
LGBTQ Ozarks Inclusion Project in springfield mo

Upcoming Events

Rainbow Families Nature Walk

What: Tag along for a tour around Springfield’s Nature Center and a short walk along their Boardwalk Trail where we’ll be identifying native trees and their fall foliage. 🍂 Please RSVP by emailing theo@glocenter.org with the number of people that plan on being in attendance.
When: Saturday, November 14th @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Nature Center – 4601 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of cooperative gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Golden Cornucopia”
When: Sunday, November 15th @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe – 1570 E Battlefield Rd Ste f, Springfield, MO

Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony

What: Join S.T.A.R.T. and The GLO Center for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony. TDOR is a yearly international event where we honor our trans family who were taken from us too soon via violence, uplift our local trans community as they mourn, and educate cisgender allies about the struggles and loss of transgender life.
When: Friday, November 20th @ 6PM
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here: Drew Lewis Foundation – 1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO