ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — United Way of Greater St. Joseph invites community members, businesses and organizations to celebrate the start of the 2026 United Way Campaign at its annual Campaign Kick-Off on Thursday, September 3, at emPowerU, 518 South 6th Street in St. Joseph.
Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, breakfast bites and an opportunity to connect with others who are POWERING POSSIBILITY throughout the community. The program will begin at 8 a.m. with the introduction of the 2026 Campaign Co-Chairs, Mike Hurst and Royal “RT” Turner, recognition of Pacesetter Campaign results and the premiere of the 2026 United Way Campaign Video, highlighting a local family and the impact of community support.
The Campaign Kick-Off is open to the community. Registration is $10 per person or $75 for a group of eight.
2026 United Way Campaign Kick-Off
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30–9 a.m. emPowerU 518 South 6th Street St. Joseph, MO 64501
Funds raised during the 2026 United Way Campaign will support United Way Partner Agencies and Initiatives providing important services to individuals and families throughout Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas in 2027.
Community volunteers will meet in December to help determine how dollars
