The GLO Center

Register for the Pride on C-Street Silent Auction! You'll be able to bid on amazing items, like this Total Wine Center wine class for up to 20 people! Bidding begins September 21.

Pre-register now so you’re ready to bid:
https://givebutter.com/c/pride-on-cstreet/auction/register
Thank you to Total Wine & More for supporting Pride on C-Street and our community!

🍷 Silent Auction sneak peek! Thanks to Total Wine & More , one lucky bidder can win a private wine class for up to 20 people. This is a $600 value!

This special experience will be part of the Pride on C-Street Silent Auction, with bidding beginning September 21.

Pre-register now so you’re ready to bid:
https://givebutter.com/c/pride-on-cstreet/auction/register

Thank you to Total Wine & More for supporting Pride on C-Street and our community!

Tonya Claiborne, a community volunteer and activist, will be in the center every Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tonya comes with years of previous experience in community support and client care to assist individuals wanting mutual support with navigating the applications for SNAP and MoHealthNet (Medicaid). Tonya is excited to be of assistance to the community and we are glad to have her!

Still love garlic bread? 🧄
Still love being LGBTQIA+? 🏳️‍🌈

Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 12 pm - 2 pm at Phelps Grove Park Pavilion (950 E. Bennett St.) in Springfield, MO for G**s Eating Garlic Bread: Part 2: The Sequel. This event is free to join and B.Y.O.G.B. (bring your own garlic bread). Experience q***r joy and carbs with us!

Allies are welcome! 🤗

Your voice matters. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The GLO Center and community partners are gathering anonymous feedback from LGBTQIA+ people and families across southwest Missouri. Your responses will help shape future programs, resources, and advocacy.

Take the survey and share it with others in our community:
🔗 bit.ly/glo-survey

We need your help to recover the costs of repairs! 🔧 Every gift helps ensure that when something unexpected happens, GLO can respond without taking resources away from our mission.

Give once or become a recurring donor:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/an-unexpected-repair-a-stronger-glo

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

GLO members are invited to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 26 from 5:30–8:00 PM.

This annual gathering is an opportunity for GLO members to come together, hear updates from the organization, and stay connected to the work happening across our community.

This meeting is open to current GLO members only. Members should check their email for the RSVP link and additional details. The meeting will be held in Springfield, Missouri, and the exact location will be shared with members after they RSVP.

Not a GLO member yet but interested in attending? Learn more about membership and how to join at glocenter.org/glo-membership/. Unsure if you're a member or have questions? Email [email protected].

Exciting news, the LGBTQ+ Death Café is back! 🌈🕯

Join death doulas Cecily Robertson and Alex Alatorre once more to gather around some sweet treats and hot tea for an open and supportive conversation on death, dying, grief, and how these are experienced in relation to the q***r community. The LGBTQ+ Death Café will now open its doors on a semi-regular basis, so make sure to keep an eye out, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone 🧁💀

Friday September 25th
2 - 4 pm
The Library Center
Community Room A

No RSVP required, and as always tea and treats will be provided 🍰🫖

~Comment or DM The Last Chapter Deathcare or Sacred Transitions - Alex Alatorre if you'd like to be added to the mailing list where we're sending out reminders for upcoming Death Cafés 🥀

This week! ✨

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