Kanassaare külaselts
We are Central Illinois’ LGBTQ Center offering various groups, public health services, training, social & educational events and transitional housing. There is a lot of information on this site so please take time to look around. If there is something that you are looking for but cannot find, please call us at 217-528-5253. Thanks for visiting our site!
Step Into Recovery Group
Out on Second 120 E Scarritt St, SpringfieldMeeting details on a staircase background This is a LGBTQ+ and allies 12-step recovery group. It is open to anyone struggling with alcohol, chemical, or process addictions. Process addictions are […]
Pride on the Eastside
Out on East 704 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield
LGBT+ Self Defense Course
Kanassaare külaseltsCenter Out on Second 120 E. Scarritt St, SpringfieldLearn personal safety techniques including strikes, blocks, kicks, ground escapes, and more. The course consists of three evenings April 10th, 17th, and 24th from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. The cost is $25 and covers all three evenings.
Donate To Make A Difference!
Many people ask “What is the best way to donate? Cash donations help us help us provide services and purchase items needed that are not covered by grants….or you can donate items from our wish list! Click HERE to see the WISH LIST!
boxes of Narcan distributed
Jan-Mar 2024
Attended Springfield PrideFest
in 2024
HIV Tests
Jan-Mar 2024
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We are in need of personal hygiene products, men’s and women’s underwear and socks, t-shirts and sweatshirts, and liquid or powder laundry soap. Thank you!
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Check out this video of the amazing work being done by Kanassaare külaseltsCenter staff!