Welcome to
St. Joe Base Camp
Your Hub for Community, Connection, and Collaboration
From the Pony Express to FIFA World Cup 2026™ — St. Joseph’s next big journey begins here.
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What Is Base Camp?
St. Joe Base Camp is a community hub powered by the St. Joseph Community Alliance. It’s a place where ideas, organizations, and opportunities come together to help move St. Joseph forward.As excitement grows across the region for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Kansas City, Base Camp serves as a rally point for local partners, volunteers, and fans who want to showcase the best of St. Joseph. It reflects the hospitality, creativity, and community spirit that define our city.Whether you’re a resident, business leader, or visitor, Base Camp invites you to be part of the momentum shaping Imagine St. Joseph 2040. The progress happens one conversation, one project, and one shared goal at a time.
Projects
St. Joe Base Camp highlights the projects and partnerships helping shape the future of St. Joseph. Some focus on long-term community goals. Others create opportunities that bring people together right now.As excitement grows across the region for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Kansas City, Base Camp also serves as a gathering point for local partners, volunteers, and fans who want to help showcase the best of our community. From neighborhood events to citywide initiatives, this is where collaboration takes shape.Here are a few initiatives connected through the St. Joseph Community Alliance and its partners.
Imagine St. Joseph 2040
Imagine St. Joseph 2040 is our community’s shared vision for the future. The plan is built around three guiding priorities: Invest in People, Create a Better Place, and Grow Prosperity.Base Camp helps connect residents, organizations, and partners to the projects that help move this vision forward.
Uncommon Character
Uncommon Character celebrates the people, places, and stories that make St. Joseph unique.Base Camp supports efforts that share these stories, strengthen community pride, and highlight the character that defines St. Joseph.
World Cup 2026 Preparation
Kansas City will host matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, creating opportunities for communities throughout the region to welcome visitors and celebrate the event.In St. Joseph, local partners are exploring ways to support the excitement through team training opportunities, fan experiences, and community watch parties.Explore local events and opportunities here:
Resources
This page gathers helpful guides and planning resources related to St. Joseph’s preparation for visitors traveling to the region during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The materials below include local guides as well as regional resources connected to Kansas City’s host-city planning efforts.Use the resources below to learn more about current efforts and opportunities across the community.
KC2026 Host City Website
The official Kansas City host-city information for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, including match schedules, regional planning updates, fan festival information, and volunteer opportunities.
Visit the KC2026 website
What's Happening
There’s always something happening in St. Joseph, and this page highlights updates, events, and community activity connected to the energy building across the region ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Kansas City.Explore news from local partners, upcoming events, and stories that showcase the people, places, and momentum shaping our community.
Get Involved
We’re stronger when we work together.Join the Base Camp network of partners, volunteers, and neighbors helping St. Joseph shine as the region prepares to welcome visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in nearby Kansas City and in the years ahead.✔️ 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 reflect a cross-section of community partners helping support the vision of Imagine St. Joseph 2040 by investing in people, creating a better place, and growing prosperity. Together, they bring expertise, resources, and local pride to the shared work of shaping our community’s future.
Public Sector & Government
City of St. JosephBuchanan CountyMissouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)MO-KAN Regional Council
Education & Workforce
St. Joseph School DistrictMissouri Western State UniversityHillyard Technical Center
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. JosephSt. Joseph Health DepartmentBuchanan County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Public Safety
St. Joseph Police DepartmentSt. Joseph Fire DepartmentMissouri State Highway PatrolBuchanan County Sheriff’s Office139th Airlift Wing