One Joplin

10/12/2026

09/30/2026

Imagine the positive impact something like this could have in the Joplin Region.

The Community Partnership of the Ozarks held an open house on Thursday celebrating the creation of a new child-care hub for families in the Ozarks.

09/24/2026

Help Map Missouri’s Food System!
The Missouri Regional Food Access Partnership is seeking entrepreneurs, organizations, businesses, and other partners working within any sector of Missouri’s food system to complete a short survey.
Responses will help MRFAP better understand and map Missouri’s local and regional food systems and inform the development of the Missouri Food System Charter, supporting a long-term vision for a food system that is more resilient, more connected, and better able to support the health, prosperity, and well-being of Missouri communities.
Complete the survey here:

This survey was designed to support data collection for the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership.

09/23/2026

For many participants, One Joplin’s Poverty Simulation is more than an event—it’s a life-changing experience that reshapes how they see poverty and the difficult choices families face every day.

Step into the shoes of a family struggling to make ends meet and experience the barriers, stress, and tough decisions that come with living in poverty.

October 28, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Joplin Public Library, attendance is free, registration is required https://onejoplin.com/

09/17/2026

Teddy was a long-time One Joplin leader. Her passion for the community was contagious. Join us in celebrating Teddy Steen Day this Saturday!

So many people in our community were positively impacted by the life and work of Teddy Steen. This Saturday, September 19th, has been declared Teddy Steen Day by the mayor! There will be a remembrance celebration at 8:30 am on Saturday at the ROCC on Main Street. If Teddy impacted your life, stop by and help celebrate her.

09/02/2026

📣 Don’t miss your opportunity to help shape the future of families in the Joplin Region!

Join us for Strategic Planning: Family Support & Social Connection and help turn the Thrive Joplin Blueprint into community action. Tuesday, September 8, 9:15 a.m.

Together, we’ll explore ways to strengthen families, expand opportunities for connection, support caregivers and older adults, connect families to resources, and improve access to childcare.

Your ideas, experience, and connections can help the Joplin Region THRIVE!

One Joplin shares the processes they've used to design strategies for community development and invites the community to partner with them in strategic planning. Under the Guidance of Christian Principles, The Joplin Family Y Seeks to serve the Community by Providing an Environment and Activities th...