Community Impact Project – The Joseph Company

At The Joseph Company, we believe leadership isn’t just something to be talked about — it’s something to be lived out in service to others.

This fall, participants in our 3D Master’s Class — a nine-week journey of leadership development — are leading this Community Impact Project inspired by the vision shared in the video below. We believe sport has the power to transform lives and unite people around a common purpose, and we want every child to have the opportunity to experience the magic of a healthy sports experience.

The Mission

Help 100 SJSD students in need overcome financial barriers and experience the joy of playing for their school basketball teams.

Together, the cohort is raising $6,000 by November 25 to cover player fees ($60 per student) through the MO Family Sports – Family Assist Fund at the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri.

Counselors within the St. Joseph School District will confidentially verify each student’s financial need and academic eligibility, ensuring that support goes to those who have earned the opportunity by taking care of business in the classroom. Qualified players will then have their fees waived.

In 2021, Ky Turner and other community leaders shared “A Dream for Athletics” in St. Joseph. Now, in 2025, we’re bringing that dream to life and inviting you to join us.

The Plan

On November 25, our 3D Master’s Class will be working for two hours at Felix Square, helping beautify the space ahead of the city’s downtown lighting ceremony on 11/30/25.

Each of the five teams is rallying support toward the $6,000 goal by seeking hourly sponsors for their two hours of service. Would you consider joining us?

Make a Pledge

All contributions go directly to the MO Family Sports – Family Assist Fund through the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri website.

To pledge, please fill out the form below using your best email address, and you’ll immediately receive the giving link. Submitting your pledge here first helps our teams track their progress toward their individual fundraising goal.

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Help our teams reach their goals

Together, we’re aiming for $6,000! Each team has set its own goal to help us get there.

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Select a team to see list of names, or “General Donation” if no preference.

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Example: 2 hours worked X $30 per hour = $60 total pledge amount

Team Name: City Guardians
Organizations: City of St. Joseph, St. Joseph Police Department, St. Joseph Fire Department
Member Last Names: Bradley, Craig, Forney, Fuehrer, Garton, Insell, Jones, Klippenstein, Reuter, Pare, Royle

Team Name: Just Do It
Organizations: Interserv, Primerica & St. Joseph School District
Member Last Names: Chavez, Hoglund, Kretzer, Nolte, Scott, A. Simmons

Team Name: On a Mission
Organization: YWCA of St. Joseph
Member Last Names: Berryman, Ellis, Frost, Lashley, Mitchell, Nicholson, Sterner, Weddle

Team Name: Team Altec
Organization: Altec Industries
Member Last Names: Anderson, Cunningham, Henderson, Hoffman, Johnston, Kvam, Shepard, Tebbe

Team Name: Team Restoration
Organization: Restoration Church, The Restoration Project
Member Last Names: Crawford, De La Garza, Doyle, Lewis

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