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Community Voices

The Phoenix Center, serving the LGBTQ community and educating allies | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published June 15, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT

The Phoenix Center

The Phoenix Center is located at 109 E. Lawrence Ave. in Springfield, Ill.

Jonna Cooley is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Center, the LGBTQ Center located in Springfield, Ill. Jonna spoke to Community Voices about the history of the center and the services they provide. Jonna also discusses misconceptions of the LGBTQ community and how to become a better ally.