Welcome to
St. Joe Base Camp
Your Hub for Community, Connection, and Collaboration
From the Pony Express to the World Cup — St. Joseph’s next big journey begins here.
What Is Base Camp?
St. Joe Base Camp is a community hub powered by the St. Joseph Community Alliance.It’s where ideas, organizations, and opportunities connect — a starting point for collaboration that helps move St. Joseph forward.As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, Base Camp serves as a rally point for local partners, volunteers, and fans ready to showcase our city’s hospitality, creativity, and community spirit.Whether you’re a resident, business, or visitor, Base Camp invites you to join the movement that’s shaping Imagine St. Joseph 2040 — one conversation, one project, one goal at a time.
Projects
St. Joe Base Camp highlights the projects and partnerships shaping St. Joseph’s future — from long-term community goals to short-term opportunities that bring people together.As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Base Camp serves as a rally point for local partners, volunteers, and fans preparing to welcome the world to our region. From community events to citywide projects, this is where collaboration comes to life.Here are just a few initiatives connected through the St. Joseph Community Alliance and our partners:
Imagine St. Joseph 2040
Our shared vision for St. Joseph — built around three pillars: Invest in People, Create a Better Place, and Grow Prosperity.
Base Camp helps connect residents and organizations to the projects that make this vision real.
Uncommon Character
Celebrating the people and stories that make St. Joseph unique.
Base Camp supports storytelling, branding, and outreach that amplify community pride.
World Cup 2026 Preparation
With Kansas City hosting matches, St. Joseph will play a supporting role through team training opportunities, fan experiences, and community watch parties.
Explore local events and opportunities here:
Resources
There’s always something happening in St. Joseph — and we’re here to share the good news.Explore updates from local partners, upcoming events, and highlights from across our community as we build toward the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
What's Happening
There’s always something happening in St. Joseph — and we’re here to share the good news.Explore updates from local partners, upcoming events, and highlights from across our community as we build toward the 2026 World Cup and beyond.
Get Involved
We’re stronger when we work together.Join the Base Camp network of partners, volunteers, and neighbors helping St. Joseph shine — during the 2026 World Cup and beyond.✔️ Volunteer for community events
✔️ Share your ideas and local stories
✔️ Support local projects and organizationsReach Out to Get Started
Connect With Base Camp
St. Joe Base Camp is powered by the St. Joseph Community Alliance.Have a question, idea, or opportunity to collaborate?
Reach out — we’d love to connect.Email: [email protected]Address: 3003 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506
(Inside the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce)
Partners In Progress
St. Joseph’s strength lies in collaboration. The organizations represented here share a commitment to the vision of Imagine St. Joseph 2040 — investing in people, creating a better place, and growing prosperity. Together, these partners bring expertise, resources, and passion to the table as we shape our community’s future.
Public Sector & Government
City of St. JosephBuchanan CountyMissouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)MO-KAN Regional CouncilMissouri State Highway PatrolBuchanan County Sheriff’s Office
Education & Workforce
St. Joseph School DistrictMissouri Western State University
Business, Development, & Tourism
St. Joseph Chamber of CommerceDowntown St. JosephSt. Joseph Convention & Visitors BureauSt. Joseph Sports Commission
Health & Human Services
Mosaic Life CareUnited Way of Greater St. JosephBuchanan County Health DepartmentBuchanan County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Public Safety
St. Joseph Police DepartmentSt. Joseph Fire Department139th Airlift Wing