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/

Thank You!

The GLO Center and Village Meeple Board Game Cafe are partnering for an afternoon of water-themed gaming on Sunday, June...
06/17/2026

The GLO Center and Village Meeple Board Game Cafe are partnering for an afternoon of water-themed gaming on Sunday, June 21st, from 11 am to 1 pm at Village Meeple (1570 E. Battlefield Suite F.).

Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: "Splash-tacular"! 🌊

This all-ages event is open to LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Come join us for an afternoon of building community through games!

Join us for a powerful evening of music and community at a special concert benefiting The GLO Center, featuring acclaime...
06/17/2026

Join us for a powerful evening of music and community at a special concert benefiting The GLO Center, featuring acclaimed cellist and vocalist Molly Healey . The 1-hour concert will take place on Sunday, July 26th at Brentwood Christian Church who is graciously serving as our host.

Learn more about Molly Healy and stream her music at MollyHealy.com.

TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/molly-healy-benefit-concert

The GLO Center will be closed this Friday (6/19) for Juneteenth, but come see us on Saturday at the SGF Juneteenth Celeb...
06/16/2026

The GLO Center will be closed this Friday (6/19) for Juneteenth, but come see us on Saturday at the SGF Juneteenth Celebration!

Game Night is still on for Friday!

Make dinner plans that give back! 🍟Join us Friday, June 26 at Wendy’s on 1723 W Republic Road. All day, 30% of qualifyin...
06/16/2026

Make dinner plans that give back! 🍟

Join us Friday, June 26 at Wendy’s on 1723 W Republic Road. All day, 30% of qualifying sales will be donated to The GLO Center when you show the official fundraiser flyer (graphic below).

Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in all count — just show the flyer on paper or on your phone when ordering!

Share this post, save the date, and bring a friend. 💛

Join Climbing Center for their LGBTQ+ Climb Night on Saturday, June 27th, from 6-8pm!$15 per participant and open to al...
06/15/2026

Join Climbing Center for their LGBTQ+ Climb Night on Saturday, June 27th, from 6-8pm!

$15 per participant and open to all ages. The fee includes all climbing gear and a free top-rope belay certification. They'll have snacks, NA drinks, and a goody bag for participants!

Groups this week @ GLO! ✨
06/15/2026

Groups this week @ GLO! ✨

The GLO Center will be closed tomorrow (6/15). Aces & Aros will take place as usual.
06/14/2026

The GLO Center will be closed tomorrow (6/15).

Aces & Aros will take place as usual.

THIS SATURDAY (6/13)! GLO 50plus will start the day with a Pride Breakfast at Village Inn, then we'll head downtown to v...
06/11/2026

THIS SATURDAY (6/13)! GLO 50plus will start the day with a Pride Breakfast at Village Inn, then we'll head downtown to view the Ozarks Pridefest Parade!

Saturday, June 13 • 9:30 a.m.
Pride Breakfast/Brunch at Village Inn
📍 2036 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65804
🥞 Join us for good food and even better company!
📲 Please call or text Will at 816-289-6485 to RSVP so we can get a rough headcount.
ℹ️ When you arrive, tell the host you’re there for Dorothy’s party.

Saturday, June 13 • Beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Ozarks Pridefest Parade
📍 Park Central at 260 E. McDaniel Street on the south side of the street.
🌈 The Pride Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and we’ll have a shaded viewing area near
🚗 Convenient parking is available in the garage next door at 302 E. McDaniel Street.

Come celebrate community, connection, and Pride together!

Game Night update for the summer! 🎲The potluck portion of Game Night is suspended for the summer and will return in the ...
06/11/2026

Game Night update for the summer! 🎲

The potluck portion of Game Night is suspended for the summer and will return in the fall. Game Night is still happening every Friday from 7–9 PM!

Join us in a safe and inclusive space to enjoy playing games of your choice and meet some new friends. Open to all ages! Feel free to bring your own games or play the ones we have at the center.

For more info, email [email protected].

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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