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

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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.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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