The GLO Center

The GLO Center GLO is a non-profit community organization administered by the LGBTQIA+ community in the Southwest Missouri/Springfield Area. Membership is open and encouraged.

The GLO Center serves the LGBTQIA+ community in the Ozarks through support, resources, education, and advocacy to create a more inclusive and welcoming community where all can thrive. Donations and members support GLO and GLO programs. The GLO Center seeks to provide useful resources to the LGBTQ community in Southwest Missouri. It is a place to be yourself, a place to meet others in the community

, and a place to find information about the community at large. In essence, the GLO Center is YOUR place for all things concerning the LGBTQIA+ Community in the Greater Springfield/Southwest Missouri Area. The GLO Center is governed by its board of directors which is comprised of members. The GLO Center is a not-for-profit community organization and enjoys Federal 501C3 tax exempt status. All donations are tax-deductible. Donations, please go to:
http://glocenter.org/donations/

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‼️ Banned Book Club has been moved to the second Sunday of September to avoid the Labor Day Weekend holiday.📖 For Septem...
09/03/2026

‼️ Banned Book Club has been moved to the second Sunday of September to avoid the Labor Day Weekend holiday.

📖 For September, we will be discussing "The Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie. It was published in 1988 and was viewed as blasphemy, leading to a fatwa against Rushdie by the Supreme Leader of Iran, resulting in several assassination attempts.

Sunday, September 13, 12 PM - 1 PM
The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St

09/02/2026

Join The GLO Center and Historic C-Street for our first month at First Friday Art Walk, hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council . This will be the last public showcase for this year's Q***r Artists Showcase before we transition to our Q***r Art Roadshow participants!

We will be open starting at 5 pm for the viewing. At 7 pm we will transition to our Friday Game Night group from 7 pm to 9 pm that is free to attend and all are welcomed! Celebrate local q***r art and find community here in Springfield, Missouri!

Heads up! The GLO Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.
09/02/2026

Heads up! The GLO Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

09/01/2026

The GLO Center is hosting a bunch of events for September 2026 and we hope you join us! All events are free unless specified and allies are welcome to attend.

Details for every event can be found on our social media platforms, glocenter.org, or sign up for our weekly newsletter on our website.

There are still seats available; grab them while you can!
09/01/2026

There are still seats available; grab them while you can!

Tickets to Springfield Black Tie 2026 (presented by Meridian Title Company) are on sale now!

Start planning that red carpet look 💅 November 7th will be here before you know it!

🎟️ Tickets: springfieldblacktie.org/tickets/

TONIGHT (9/1) GLO 50plus is celebrating the end of summer! ☀️ Bring an end-of-summer snack and enjoy some conversation!📍...
09/01/2026

TONIGHT (9/1) GLO 50plus is celebrating the end of summer! ☀️ Bring an end-of-summer snack and enjoy some conversation!

📍 The Third Place – 416 W Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803

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This group gives LGBTQ+ adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. GLO 50plus is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.

08/31/2026

Still love garlic bread? Still love being LGBTQIA+? Join us for G**s Eating Garlic Bread: Part 2: The Sequel on Saturday, September 19th from 12 PM - 2 PM at Phelps Grove Park (950 E. Bennett St, Springfield, MO)!

THANK YOU to FRUIT Magazine for creating this video!! Follow / fruitzine.carrd.co to learn more about FRUIT and follow them!

This week ✨
08/31/2026

This week ✨

Join us in highlighting some of the local q***r-owned businesses and organizations that will be selling at this month's ...
08/28/2026

Join us in highlighting some of the local q***r-owned businesses and organizations that will be selling at this month's GLO Market. These vendors will be at The GLO Center on Saturday, August 29th from 12 pm - 4 pm.

Teddy Batty (she/her & he/him) is a q***r artist hailing from STL and now based in Springfield, MO as Batty Workshop. He loves making all things macabre, cute, speculative and strange, as well as taking inspiration from traditional crafting techniques and upcycling DIY. He will be selling dollhouse miniatures, functional art, paper mache sculptures, and upcycled clothing & accessories, as well as giving away coloring books of previous illustrations. You can find her on Instagram and Etsy as battyworkshop.

You can check out this vendor and more on August 29th!

Join us for GLO’s Monthly Resource Night on Monday, September 14 from 5:15–8:00 PM! Each month, we’ll open our doors to ...
08/27/2026

Join us for GLO’s Monthly Resource Night on Monday, September 14 from 5:15–8:00 PM! Each month, we’ll open our doors to provide helpful resources and connect our community with trusted partners and services.

Resources:
🔸 Food Pantry - Last appointment will be at 7:30pm. By appointment only. See info below! Learn more here: https://www.glocenter.org/glo-food-pantry/
♦️ APO Overdose Prevention & Testing - Walk-ins welcome! The last test will be at 7:30pm.
🔹 Drew Lewis Foundation at The Fairbanks ' RISE Program - Learn more here: https://www.drewlewis.org/rise

Address

518 E Commercial Street
Springfield, MO
65803

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14178693978

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