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Mid-Missouri’s LGBTQIA+
Community Center

The Center Project provides safe, affirming space, programs and resources for LGBTQIA+ people in Mid-Missouri.
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Resources to Help You Celebrate Your Identity

The Center Project provides a comprehensive array of resources designed to support, affirm, and empower everyone in our vibrant community.
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Join One of Our Community Programs

The Center Project provides a variety of LGBTQIA+ programs available to the Mid-Missouri community.
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Become a Part of Our Colorful Community

As a community center, The Center Project acts as a connection point between a variety of groups and community organizations. Our community partners have strong ties and work directly and indirectly towards our larger goal of making our communities better, stronger, and safer for all LGBTQIA+ Missourians.
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Volunteer with The Center Project

From coordinating our programming and events to the maintenance of our physical space and resources--everything we do is supported by volunteers and the generosity of our community in giving of their time and talents.
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LGBTQIA+ life outcomes are positively impacted by access to community support and resources.

As we grow and expand our services and impact, we remain committed to equity, justice, inclusion, and representation in our programming and leadership.
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COFFEE WITH QUEERS!! 

Okay...now that we have your attention.  Join us tomorrow from 10am-noon for this fun brunchy event! Coffee with Queers happens on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to meet some new friends over a cup o' coffee (or whatever your breakfast drink of choice is). 

Will we see you there? and what *IS* your favorite breakfast drink? Let us know in the comments!
UU Game Night is TONIGHT! 

Come to Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia 3rd Saturdays at 6pm for food, friends, and fierce competition (or also, like, chill games, if that's more your vibe). Families welcome (minors under 18 require guardian supervision). 

Time: 6-8pm
Location: 2615 Shepard Blvd -- in the basement! 

What's your favorite board game? Let us know in the comments!
TODAY!

The August Rainbow Readers meeting will happen on August 15th. We'll be back to 2nd Saturdays in September!

Join us at TCP for our LGBTQ focused book club, Rainbow Readers! Book club is 2-4pm, and silent reading is 4-6pm. This group meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Feel free to attend some or all parts of the program! 

This month's meeting will be: 
Saturday, August 15th, from 2-6pm 

What are you reading? Let us know in the comments!
TODAY: Open Closet Hours, 1-5pm! 

The closet is open to the public for donating and finding clothes EVERY SATURDAY from 1-5pm and by appointment by contacting us at closet@thecenterproject.org. 

Check it out and consider us when you're looking for a place to donate clothes you no longer need!
Thank you to @pwrhousecdc for having us at the Back to School Bash! We’re proud to support LGBTQIA+ youth and families, who can face unique challenges as they navigate school. Wishing every student, family, and educator a safe, affirming, and wonderful school year! 🏳️‍🌈📚✨
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