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515 Hickman Avenue

Mid-Missouri's LGBTQ Community Center

The Center Project, a grassroots nonprofit organization, is Mid-Missouri’s only community center focused on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

Designed as a safe and open space, TCP supports the under-served sexuality and gender-based groups within the region, including youth, families, and those living in rural communities.

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Find a time to meet new and old friends. Join us for one of our many events. We hope to see you soon — and you’ve very welcome!

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Local LGBTQ group opens new home to public

COLUMBIA – The LGBTQ group The Center Project (TCP) held an open house Saturday for its new permanent facility. Tuesday, Columbia’s Board of Adjustment unanimously granted the group a…

 

 

 

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The Center Project

A place to gather, hold a meeting, borrow a book, watch a movie, make friends and more! Visit our website for programming, resources, opportunities and information about our partner organizations.
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The Center ProjectMonday, June 24th, 2019 at 7:27pm
“Experts say mental health issues aren't widespread in the LGBTQ community because of identity or orientation ― it's because of discrimination.”
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1 In 5 Queer Young Adults Attempted Suicide In The Past Year
Experts say mental health issues aren't widespread in the LGBTQ community because of identity or orientation ― it's because of discrimination.
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The Center ProjectMonday, June 24th, 2019 at 1:08pm
It’s never too late to apologize. 💜

“The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologized on Friday for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness, saying its past errors contributed to discrimination and trauma for LGBTQ people.”
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U.S. Psychoanalysts Apologize For Labeling Homosexuality An Illness
LGBTQ rights advocates say it could be first U.S. medical or mental health organization to issue such an apology.
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The Center ProjectSunday, June 23rd, 2019 at 8:23pm
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Books with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Themes for Younger Kids
A list of books for younger children with themes related to diversity, self-acceptance, and being transgender or gender non-conforming, including pictures books, middle-grade fiction, and non-fiction. Transgender children's books,
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The Center ProjectSunday, June 23rd, 2019 at 8:04pm
MidMO PrideFest needs volunteers! Interested in being a Volunteer this year? Fill out the form below! We ask volunteers to be 18 years of age and older.

Some perks of being a Volunteer at Pride: A free t-shirt, a free meal at Pride, a chance to give back to the community, and an invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation event in September!
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MidMo PrideFest 2019 Volunteer Signup
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The Center ProjectSaturday, June 22nd, 2019 at 4:11pm
Three strategies elementary school teachers can use to foster a sense of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students.
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Supporting LGBTQ Students in Elementary School
Three strategies elementary school teachers can use to foster a sense of inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students.
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The Center ProjectFriday, June 21st, 2019 at 6:35pm
Don’t forget the B in LGBTQ+
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LGBTQ Nation
Not only are bisexuals less likely to be out, the study also claims they're more likely to be focused on opposite-sex relationships.
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