Community Resources: getinvolved

Phat Gurl Fit is St. Louis’ newest low impact, fun and effective dance cardio fitness program designed for the LGBTQ community (and led by members of the community!). Classes are offered at the St. Ann Community Center and the O’Fallon Park Rex Plex YMCA.

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M-Cubed hosts different events for younger gay and bi men in the St. Louis area. We revolve around the entire gay experience, beyond just the bar/club scene. While some of these events are more social-based, and others more education-based, we hope to build a community committed to healthy minds, bodies, and relationships. So whether you’re looking for new friends or new “friends,” come and join us! Events will be posted on this page, so keep watch and don’t miss out

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FTMInternational serves the Female-To-Male community. FTM International Leaders focus on Strong Rights, human rights, multiple oppressions, immigrant rights and anti-oppression work with all our members, families, friends, allies, donors, volunteers, chapter members and leaders. FTMI has many local chapters that meet for support, information and community building. To find out when and where your local FTMI chapter or group meets this month, visit our website.

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Based on the principle of Ujima – “collective work and responsibility to build and maintain our community together”– S.H.E. Circle harnesses the power of this sisterhood or sistahood to empower, energize, and engage African women in a personal journey to healthy living and disease prevention.

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The is the group for the SEMO campus’ Gay/Straight Alliance. Feel free to join to show your support, or find support, even if you aren’t an active member of the campus group!

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THE NAACP Springfield Branch holds their monthly meetings the third Saturday of every month.  The meetings are held at the Midtowne Carnegie Library 397 E. Central Street. Please join us at 1:30 for the general meeting, all are welcome.  If you have questions call 417-873-6386

The NAACP of Springfield, Missouri believes in the dignity of all human beings and works to identify and remove the barriers to equality and justice. We are actively engaged with and sought out by business and community leaders to participate in the economic, social, and cultural growth within our community.

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Since March 2011, the Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks has been singing to celebrate differences in the Ozarks region. Dedicated to using the power of music to provide a voice for diversity in the Ozarks, the Chorus is committed to the community, both locally in Springfield and in the greater Ozarks area. The Mens Chorus of the Ozarks offers innovative and provocative musical performances for the educational and cultural enrichment of the Ozarks.

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Tags: music, performance, southwest missouri, gay men, bisexual, chorus, choir, social, get involved

The GLEE Club is designed to engage students and faculty in a supportive and open-minded campus environment for people of all genders and sexual identities.

The club strives to work toward a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, social action and advocacy.

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The Fulton High School PRISM Club welcomes all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning students and their straight allies to come together for education, support and fun.  Through group discussion, social activities and sexual orientation/gender identity education PRISM hopes to create a safe place of support, reduce isolation and depression in LGBTQ youth as well as help create a safe school environment free from homophobia, sexual, verbal and physical harassment.

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Tags: students, youth, teens, fulton, lgbt, allies, social, get involved, safe space, school

Mid America Freedom Band provides opportunities for instrumental music lovers to share their passion of performance with the diverse community of Kansas City. It strives for excellence while promoting equality, fostering education and celebrating the joy shared through music.

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