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COMING UP: CHRISTMAS JOY 2026

🎄 'TIS BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE – HELP SANTA CRAIG! 📅 November 10 – December 2, 2026


Help Santa Craig Sinclair adopt a MidCity Excellence St. Joe Stixx drummer! For just $50, you can help provide gifts and encouragement to a deserving young drummer. You can also donate gifts from our wish lists!


🎁 GIFT DROP-OFF DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 2 📍 Drop-off locations are listed on the flyer.


🎀 HOLIDAY GIFT-WRAPPING PARTY 📅 Wednesday, December 9 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 MCE Site, 604 S. 20th Street, St. Joseph

Volunteers are welcome! Come lend a hand and help make the holidays brighter for our youth!


🥁 CHRISTMAS JOY 2026 📅 Thursday, December 10 | 6 PM 📍 Word of Life Event Center, 3902 NE Riverside Road, St. Joseph


Get ready for an evening of Christmas joy featuring KC Chiefs Rumble and the St. Joe Stixx Drumline! Enjoy Gospel Christmas carols, drumming, Big Daddy's BBQ refreshments, and Christmas cookies. Everyone is welcome!

Suggested donation: $20 adults | $5 youth (K–12).



What is MCE?

MidCity Excellence is a nonprofit family enrichment center empowering youth and families to achieve A.C.E. Excellence (Academic, Career, and Emotional Success) through Christian principles of faith, hope, and charity.


MidCity Excellence - "Becoming Better Humans"

Join Our Team

MidCity Excellence is growing, and we want YOU to be part of the team!


We’re looking for mentors, guest instructors, volunteers, and paid

team members who are passionate about helping young people grow academically, socially, and emotionally.


We welcome individuals who can share their skills and experience in education, STEM, career readiness, life skills, arts, music, health & wellness, fitness, nutrition, and more.


✨  Support brighter futures.

🤝  Share your talents.

❤️ Make a lasting impact.


Paid and volunteer opportunities are available!


 Ready to join us?


Send your name and résumé to VisitMCE@gmail.com

📅  Application deadline: Friday, September 18

All employees and volunteers are required to complete applicable screening, including Social Services clearance, a criminal background check, and drug screening.

Want to Support Us in Another Way?

Check out our 2026–2027 Wish List for additional ways to help. From learning experiences and STEM resources to wellness programs, food-truck programming, transportation, and facility improvements.


Volunteer • Donate • Sponsor • Share Your Talents

📍 MidCity Excellence | St. Joseph, MO

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📧  VisitMCE@gmail.com | 📞  816-294-4727


25 Years and Counting! 🎉 

Let’s Build Better Humans Together! 💙 ❤️ 💛 

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MidCity Excellence

604 S. 20th St., Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Office: (816) 273-5450 | Mobile: (816) 294-4727

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