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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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TODAY AND TOMORROW!! 

We're looking forward to PrideFest 2026! 🥳🏳️‍🌈

Visit these spots for a special TCP surprise! 🤫🌟

For brunch: @cafeberlincomo, @glennscafe, and @uprisebakery 

For coffee right by the festival: @fretboard_coffee and @acolacoffee

For all your allergy friendly needs (and pride-themed cookies) right by the street festival: @range_free

After-party: Arch & Column Pub, Kliks Bar & Deli, @itapcomo, @vaultcolumbia, @rosemusichall, and @socialroomcomo

Will we see you there??
THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Queer Professionals and Business Networking!!

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There will be NO Clothing Closet Hours today, Saturday, September 26th, due to PrideFest. Hours will resume as normal next week, October 3rd!

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!
There will be NO Clothing Closet Hours on Saturday, September 26th, due to PrideFest. Hours will resume as normal next week, October 3rd!

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!
THIS WEEKEND! We're looking forward to PrideFest 2026! 🥳🏳️‍🌈

Visit these spots for a special TCP surprise! 🤫🌟

For brunch: @cafeberlincomo, @glennscafe, and @uprisebakery 

For coffee right by the festival: @fretboard_coffee and @acolacoffee 

For all your allergy friendly needs (and pride-themed cookies) right by the street festival: @range_free 

After-party: Arch & Column Pub, Klik's Deli & Bar, @itapcomo, @vaultcolumbia, and @rosemusichall 

Will we see you there??
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