Our Programs
Our goal is to equip inner-city youth with the tools to be successful in life. Since 2001, we’ve served PK–12 students with programs that inspire purpose, leadership, and achievement—rooted in faith, hope, love, and charity.
From tutoring and mentorship to the award-winning St. Joe Stixx Drumline and student-run businesses, MCE empowers young people to grow academically, creatively, and emotionally.
Explore our events below and see how we’re shaping tomorrow’s leaders today.
Christmas Joy Celebration
🎄 Join Us for Christmas Joy! 🎄
Come celebrate the season with MidCity Excellence at our Annual Christmas Party 2025! Enjoy an evening filled with rhythm, joy, and community love.
Thursday, December 18th | 5:15 PM
✨ Featured Performances
• St. Joe Stixx Drumline
• Special Guests: KC Chiefs Rumble
• Gospel performances
• Christmas Carol Reception
Your generous gift donations help our youth feel celebrated and supported — and after giving, you’ll get to witness the incredible talent of the children whose lives you’ve touched.
📅 Donors: Please respond by December 12 at 5 PM
📍 Faith Family Worship Center
Formerly St. Peter/St. Paul Parish
604 S. 20th St., St. Joseph, MO 64507
📱 Contact:
Office: (816) 273-5450
Mobile: (816) 294-4727
HelpMidCity@gmail.com
Let’s celebrate, uplift, and bring JOY to our youth this Christmas! ❤️✨
’Tis Better to Give Than Receive
Give Hope This Season!
You can make a child’s Christmas brighter by adopting a MidCity youth for just $40 per child. Choose a child from our “Christmas Joy” list and help create a holiday full of love and hope.
🎁 Adoption Deadline:
Thursday, December 12 | 5 PM
🎄 Christmas Joy Celebration:
Thursday, December 18 | 5:15 PM
Join us for an uplifting evening featuring:
• St. Joe Stixx Drumline
• Special Guests — KC Chiefs Rumble Drummers
Let’s come together to bring music, love, and JOY to our MidCity youth this Christmas!
📍 604 S. 20th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64507
📱 Contact:
Craig Sinclair: (816) 262-8938
MCE Office: (816) 273-5450
HelpMidCity@gmail.com
✨ Scan the QR code to donate via VENMO — every gift makes a difference!
12th Annual MLK Jr. Solutions Summit
✨ You're Invited! ✨
Join us for the 12th Annual MLK Jr. Solutions Summit as we celebrate 25 years of excellence at MidCity Excellence Community Learning Center!
This year’s theme: A Homecoming of Excellence
Hear from inspiring MCE Alumni Panelists as they share their journeys of becoming workforce-ready, trauma-informed, and opioid-free.
📅 January 19, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 10:30 AM
🍽️ Brunch & Program: 11 AM
📍 Location: TBA
🎟️ FREE & Open to All!
Your donations and sponsorships help keep MCE free for children and families.
💸 Venmo donations accepted
📞 Contact:
Office: 816-273-5450
Mobile: 816-294-2747
Email: HelpMidCity@gmail.com
Please RSVP by January 9th.
Come honor Dr. King’s legacy with community, conversation, and inspiration.
8th Annual Heart & Soul Heritage Festival
🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
You’re invited to an unforgettable celebration of culture, music, and community at the 8th Annual Heart & Soul Heritage Festival!
Enjoy performances including:
🎶 Gospel choir
🎸 Live folk & acoustic music
💃 Vibrant cultural dance groups
🥁 Traditional instrumental musicians
📅 February 22, 2026
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Site: TBA
Presented by MidCity Excellence Community Learning Center
Supported by the Missouri Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts
💸 Give via Venmo (QR on flyer)
📞 Contact:
Office: 816-273-5450
Mobile: 816-294-2747
Email: HelpMidCity@gmail.com
Celebrate the heart and soul of our community—music, heritage, and unity!