PFLAG Springfield/SWMO

PFLAG Springfield/SWMO is closed today, in observance of Labor Day.

We stand in solidarity with our siblings in Organized Labor and all working people. We know that our community is stronger and safer because of the sacrifices and collective power of the labor movement.

"But it all amounts to nothing if together we don't stand. There is power in our union." - Billy Bragg

Take Action THIS WEEKEND -

Take Action THIS WEEKEND This legislative session in Missouri - and across the country - has been brutal. From attacks on LGBTQ+ rights to the ongoing fight over bodily autonomy, the message is clear: our freedom to exist, make decisions about our own bodies, and live with dignity is under threat.

We're searching for a new accounting firm! Can you help us out by sharing this Request for Proposals with affirming folks in your network? We have extended the proposal deadline, but don’t delay! All the information can be found at https://pflagswmo.org/about/careers/

PFLAG Votes -

PFLAG Votes This Tuesday (tomorrow) is an election day in Missouri. There are several important ballot initiatives that will have real and lasting consequences for our community. Please make sure you are voting your values and making your voice heard!

We hate having to share an update like this from our friends and partners at The GLO Center.

🚨 URGENT COMMUNITY ALERT 🚨

An individual who is not affiliated with The GLO Center has been visiting local businesses, claiming to collect donations on GLO’s behalf.

This person is using GLO’s real tax-exempt documentation and an outdated mailing address to make the request appear legitimate. They have reportedly requested cash, gift cards, merchandise and other donations for a supposed fundraising event.

The GLO Center is not conducting this fundraiser, and this individual does not have permission to solicit donations on our behalf.

Tattoo Omega contacted us after giving this person money under the belief that the donation was supporting GLO. The individual claimed to have collected approximately $1,400 in raffle donations from other businesses. Thank you to Tattoo Omega for alerting us and allowing us to share their experience.

A police report has been filed.

Please do not give cash, gift cards, merchandise or other donations to anyone claiming to represent GLO without first confirming the request directly with our team.

If someone approaches you:

⚠️ Do not provide money or donations.
⚠️ Keep any forms, messages, receipts or surveillance footage connected to the solicitation.
⚠️ Contact The GLO Center directly to verify the request.
⚠️ If you have already donated to this individual, please contact GLO and the Springfield Police Department.

Please share this alert with local businesses and organizations. We want to prevent anyone else from being taken advantage of and make it clear that these actions do not support The GLO Center or our community.

Don’t forget that this weekend is our FREE screening at the The Moxie Cinema alongside our friends at NAACP Springfield! Come learn about the life and work of Bayard Rustin (and enjoy some 🍿)
You can reserve your seats ahead of time on the Moxie’s website or just come join us, Sunday the 12th, at 6pm!

Save the Date!

Get ready to join PFLAG Springfield/SWMO and NAACP Springfield at The Moxie Cinema on July 12th for a Movie Screening - Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin.

Discover the story of Bayard Rustin: civil rights strategist, architect of the March on Washington, mentor to MLK Jr., and a pioneering LGBTQ+ activist whose impact changed history. Brother Outsider shines a light on the legacy of a leader too often overlooked.

✨ Thank you to our Enchanted Gala Sponsor, PFLAG Springfield/SWMO ✨

For decades, PFLAG'S mission has been to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. They work together to make the Ozarks a better place to live, work, and love. Check out their resources and how they serve our community! 💞

👉🏾Interested in sponsoring our mission or attending the “Enchanted Charity Gala”, click here! https://mosaic-arts-collective.org/enchanted-gala

liberation
[lib-uh-rey-shuhn]
/ ˌlɪb əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.

the act or fact of gaining equal rights or full social or economic opportunities

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we remember that liberation only comes with action, with unity, and with solidarity.

PFLAG Springfield/SWMO will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We hope to see you tomorrow, June 20th, at the SGF Juneteenth Community Celebration!

You look so good standing up for our community 💟
Pridefest may be over, but we still need extra hands at upcoming events! Volunteering to table with us is easy - and you get to hang out with some pretty cool folks, if we say so ourselves. Sign up through the link in the comments!

Need to recover from the busy weekend?

How about relaxing with a nice pint of KC Hefe from our friends at the . We still have two weeks of being the beneficiary of Charities on Tap - every pint sold goes to PFLAG Springfield/SWMO to fuel our mission and make the Ozarks a more inclusive place for everyone ❤📣❤