The GLO Center
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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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09/24/2026
THIS SATURDAY (9/26)! Follow Ozarks Pridefest for all the latest info!
We have a full lineup planned for Pride on C-Street this Saturday 9/26! We can wait to see you there!
Shoutout to Stacie Calhoun Bilyeu Attorney at Law for being our Stage Sponsor! 💕
09/24/2026
Pride on C-Street is THIS SATURDAY 9/26 from 11 AM - 5 PM! We’ll have live performances, vendors/marketplace, c-street food and drinks, as well as Hot Dogs for GLO where you can get lunch to support GLO Repairs!
We hope to see you there!
Do you have the date saved for PRIDE ON C-STREET on September 26??
This is a block-party-meets-street-fair celebrating the history, heart, and future of our LGBTQIA+ community. Shop local makers & non-profits, grab amazing eats & drinks, and catch live performances all day long! 🎶
▪️ Saturday, September 26
▪️ 11 AM – 5 PM
▪️ Historic C-Street in Springfield, Missouri
▪️ Learn more at OzarksPridefest.com
Want to be part of the celebration? Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now available, and we are also seeking donations for the silent auction!
Save the date, invite your people and get ready to show your Pride on C-Street! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
09/24/2026
Missouri voters: don’t forget to register by October 7 if you plan to vote in November. 🗳️ You can check your registration or get registered online here:
sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/register
09/23/2026
Happy Celebrate Bisexuality Day!
Celebrate Bisexuality Day is a chance to recognize, affirm, and celebrate bisexual+ people and the many ways bi+ identities and experiences can look.
It also brings Bisexual+ Awareness Week to a close, but bi+ visibility and support matter all year long. Today, we’re celebrating every bi+ person in our community and reminding you: your identity is valid, your experiences matter, and you belong. 💗💜💙
09/21/2026
Bidding is officially OPEN! Register and start bidding now!
👉https://givebutter.com/c/pride-on-cstreet/auction
09/21/2026
TODAY (9/21) Come get artsy with your community from 4-6 PM for Make Stuff Monday sponsored by Arrow Creative Reuse!
We will have hoops, floss, cloth, and basic patterns available for people to try cross-stitching! All skill levels are welcome!
📍 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803
09/21/2026
This week! ✨
09/20/2026
TODAY (9/20) The GLO Center and Village Meeple Board Game Cafe are partnering for an afternoon of card games on Sunday, September 20th, 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: "Captain Slap Jack"!
This all-ages event is open to LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Come join us for an afternoon of building community through games!
09/19/2026
TOMORROW (9/20) The GLO Center and Village Meeple Board Game Cafe are partnering for an afternoon of card games on Sunday, September 20th, 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: "Captain Slap Jack"!
This all-ages event is open to LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Come join us for an afternoon of building community through games!
09/19/2026
The GLO team is out in the community today! Join us for G**s Eating Garlic Bread: Part 2: The Sequel (12 pm - 2 pm) at Phelps Grove Park, then head over to Downtown Springfield and say hi to us at Cider Days until 5 pm!
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518 E Commercial Street
Springfield, MO
65803
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |