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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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Help Defeat Amendment 3! We need you!

There are 3 more deep canvassing opportunities between now and the November election when voters will decide whether or not to protect abortion rights and access to gender affirming care. Just one afternoon can help educate voters to protect our community members!

https://www.mobilize.us/promomissouri/event/986769/

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Enrollment is open for our BURST program!

Fill out the interest form on the website: https://centerproject.org/youth-programming/burst/

BURST is a FREE mental health skills group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-17 aimed at reducing anxiety and depression, building emotion regulation skills, and enhancing pride in one's identity.

Dates: October 21st - December 16th
Times: 6-8pm
Facilitators: Rebekah Freese, MSW, LCSW, PhD, and Nicole Seymour, PhD

Deadline to enroll is October 14th.
Did y'all know...we not only have programs for LGBTQIA+ folks...we also have programming for those who support us! Parents4Parents is a terrific example! 

Parents4Parents is a support group for parents of LGBTQIA+ folks of any age. The group meets to not only support one another, but to learn together how to best support and advocate for their kids. The group meets at TCP every 2nd Tuesday (in-person) and 4th Tuesday (in-person and online via Zoom). All are welcome, no matter where you are in your journey! 

This month’s dates:
Tuesday, October 13th, 6:30-8:30pm 
Tuesday, October 27th, 6:30-8:30pm (ONLINE) 

We also highly recommend getting connected with our Parents4Parents Facebook group. The group is a great place to ask questions, access resources, and find support! 

If you’d like to join our Zoom meetings, please RSVP! https://form.jotform.com/260395312125147
From The Center Project's Spiritual Care Resources comes our "Queer Joy" book study series!

The series will include 4 sessions: October 11th & 25th, and November 8th & 22nd, 2026. TCP Spiritual Care Resources is offering the opportunity to join an interfaith book study to review "Queer Joy: A Mosaic of Self-Love, Community, and Resistance" by Bethany Meier-Evans. Some free copies available. It is written by a first-degree Wiccan Priestess author who is also ordained within the United Church of Christ (UCC). Facilitated by our spiritual care co-coordinators chaplain Kimberly Fielding and priestess Samantha Jones. Discussion and various perspectives invited! An art activity is also part of the process. A light evening meal is offered with an RSVP. Start time is 4pm, and ends by 7pm.

RSVP for the October 11th meeting:
https://forms.gle/nnWbsvJAAaRVmQRPA
BRITE: Building Respect & Inclusion through Training & Education 

The Center Project offers inclusivity training to any group, organization, or workplace that recognizes the importance of intentionally creating welcoming, safe, and supportive spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Our trainings are tailored to each group’s needs, and the information and conversation can range from introductory to advanced. 

Interested in scheduling your own training? Check the link in our bio to get more information and to submit your request! 

Have a passion for education and want to help with future trainings? Say less! Comment below to be connected!
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