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Non-Profit Organizations/Civic Organizations

Downtown Joplin Alliance is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the downtown community as a thriving, safe and attractive center of art, history, enterprise, commerce, culture, residence and entertainment.  Downtown Joplin is host to many monthly, seasonal, and annual events designed to encourage community involvement and stimulate the local economy.

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) is a private non-profit Community Action Agency, created in October 1965 to serve the needs of low-income individuals and families. The Vision:  A thriving community of neighbors that is free from poverty.  The mission is to provide comprehensive services that instill hope and share opportunities to eliminate the conditions of poverty and help neighbors achieve self-sufficiency.  Community work and direct services include Utility Assistance, Homeless Programs,  Homeless Employment Opportunities, Disaster funding, Head Start, Early Head Start, Employment & Training, Weatherization, and Home Repair.

Forest Park wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world.

At FosterAdopt Connect, our mission is to provide foster and adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children and the families caring for them.

Our organization was formed for the purpose of serving the public interest by providing educational opportunities and programs specifically focused on the history and technology of air and space flight.  We provide traditional style aerospace exhibits that depict the historic accomplishments of  area citizens and companies whose products and designs influenced aerospace development. Using these examples as success stories the museum inspires local students to persue aerospace careers.

The museum also provides numerous educational programs and activities to area schools, business, civic groups and the general public.

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for education to becoming a renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian.

CBA is a 501c3 that exists as a "Friends of the Park" association for the George Washington Carver National Monument.

Our Vision:
It is the vision of Gloria Deo Academy to educate the whole student in order to graduate young men and women who will use their God-given strengths and talents to live lives of significance for the glory of God.
Our Mission:
Gloria Deo Academy partners with parents to educate students in a historic biblical worldview through a rigorous classical curriculum. The goal of GDA is to develop ethical and wise individuals who will impact their community for the glory of God through service, leadership, and character.
Core Values:
Christian, Classical, Collaborative
Uncommon Approach. Exceptional Results.
At Gloria Deo Academy, we take an unconventional approach to education.
Our approach is designed to develop students through classical Christian learning in the knowledge (grammar), understanding (logic), and wisdom (rhetoric) of each subject with increasing sophistication as age, grade, and ability rise.

God's Resort is a relationship-based, transitional housing community exclusively for people seeking the love and support of the body of Christ as they discover or rediscover God’s love for them and His influence in their lives. 

God’s Resort provides clean, safe and affordable housing, a Stability Plan, and relationship-based events and activities intended to empower residents as they learn and grow.


Since 1950, Great Plains Federal Credit Union has consistently expanded by offering memberships to employee groups.  Our great success is due to the loyal partnership created by the win-win nature of our No Cost memberships.

Non profit ownership of an arts and entertainment complex in Joplin, MO.

A COMMUNITY ASSET WITH BROAD APPEAL

As designed, The Cornell Complex will:

*      Create a front door to downtown Joplin and a community gathering place

*      Provide state-of-the-art spaces for world-class visual art exhibitions and classes, including Main Gallery, a Regional Gallery,     a Permanent Collection Gallery, and Rental Gallery

*      Provide three versatile venues for performing arts ranging from “Opry to Opera” – the Performance Hall, outdoor Festival Plaza featuring an amphitheater, and Rooftop Terrace

*      Become a transformative destination that will develop and attract new audiences in Joplin, spurring cultural tourism from the Four-State region and beyond

*      Create a broad range of opportunities for regional businesses, civic groups, schools, churches, hospitals, and educational organizations to develop cooperative programs for meetings, special events, fundraisers, speaking engagements, award shows, exhibits, performances, workshops, services, graduations, weddings, and other celebrations

*      Offer professionally hosted visual and performing arts events for guests and clients


The Harry S Truman Coordinating Council is a Regional Planning Commission created by Missouri State Statute 251.250. Cities and counties in good standing within our four county region (Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald) make up HSTCC’s members. One of our primary goals is to provide the best use for limited resources in order to meet local needs. Our services include Comprehensive Planning, Economic Development, Grant Preparation and Administration, Transportation Planning, Hazard Mitigation, and Community Development.

The Heartland Concert Band is an all-volunteer musical organization that performs in Joplin and the surrounding communities always at no cost to those in attendance.  The band is made up of musicians of all ages and abilities - from teenagers to octogenarians and we do not have tryouts - anyone is invited to participate. We perform for any occasion but mostly for veterans' events, such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Veterans Day, and the Christmas season.  We also have played in senior centers and in many of the Joplin city parks.

Honor and Hope exists to walk alongside families that have experienced stillbirth with positive and comforting items as well as information that will bring knowledge to and help lift the financial burden that comes along with stillbirth and infant loss.

Help, Outreach, Prevent and Educate: The purpose of the HOPE 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation is to raise awareness, provide support, offer education and instill hope for those affected by breast cancer in our local area.

The Independent Living Center (TILC) is a private, non-residential, not-for-profit corporation devoted to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to serving them, their families and communities.  TILC provides services in Barry, Barton, Dade, Jasper, McDonald, and Newton Counties.

Jasper County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a chapter of the national CASA that places volunteers with foster children to guide and support them through the process of finding a permanent home.  Volunteers who work as court-appointed special advocates meet regularly with a child or sibling group in the foster care system and advocate for their rights. Volunteers are appointed by a judge and communicate with parties in the case and make recommendations to the court that are in the best interest of the child.  Volunteers are always needed!

Joplin Area Catholic Schools provide an outstanding academic and Christ-centered educational foundation that forms our present students of today into remarkable servant-leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economic prosperity and quality of life in the Joplin region; and to be the principal advocate for, and provider of services to, its business community.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

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