City of Sarcoxie, MO
Oldest Town in Jasper County
ORGANIZATIONS
SARCOXIE YOUTH SPORTS
Sarcoxie has a Youth Sports Association which provides a selection of activities including T-ball, baseball, softball, flag football, full contact football, volleyball, cheer and basketball. Their mission is to promote youth sports in the southwest Missouri area in support of the development of leadership, character, sportsmanship, tolerance, discipline, and athleticism and to nurture youth fitness, volunteerism, and a lifelong love of sports. This organization works in association with the school district and city to secure access to ball fields and gymnasiums to assure a rewarding experience.
SARCOXIE SENIOR CENTER
Sarcoxie Senior Center located on the northwest corner of the Historical Sarcoxie Square officially opened in May 1994. It became a reality after several dedicated community citizens banded together and went door to door to raise money to start the Center, held several fundraisers, and sold name bricks to be displayed on the entry wall where they still remain on display today. The Senior Center is also available as an event venue for the public.
Currently, the Senior Center is providing well balanced, nutritious meals. All ages are welcome to have lunch. For those who cannot come in to eat, carry out is offered. Delivery service provided by a local volunteer. A monthly Chicken Dinner is held on the first Saturday of each month.
SARCOXIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Sarcoxie Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business partner for local small businesses. Their goal is to help further the interest of local small businesses, recognizing local educators and outstanding citizens, and supporting civic events held in the area. Activities range from hosting events such as the Chamber banquet, conducting an annual Christmas lighting contest, city-wide garage sale, etc. They also provide services for members such as marketing small business goods, services, and activities using social media. There are a little over 65 members from within the city limits to the surrounding community. Member dues are reasonable compared to surrounding chamber organizations and fund all Chamber programs, activities, and events.
SARCOXIE LIONS CLUB
Sarcoxie has a Lions Club whose mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and improve the health and well-being of members within their community. 100% of their funding is raised by the community and distributed to help fund community needs such as glasses for children, hearing aids and cataract surgeries for elderly members. The Lions meet once a month at the Senior Center to discuss upcoming events and determine new service projects. They participate in annual events such as Chief Sarcoxie Days, Christmas on the Square, and the setup of the nativity scene just northeast of Center Creek which is viewable from High Street. The Lions Club always welcomes new members interested in serving their community.
SARCOXIE ALLIANCE
The Sarcoxie Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on providing grant access to groups and organizations that do charitable work within the city. The Alliance also assists government organizations with acquiring resources to fulfill their roles and responsibilities to the community that are beyond the ability of the government to provide.
SARCOXIE REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Sarcoxie Redevelopment Corporation was established in 2019 to encourage new investment in blighted areas within the incorporated portions of the city and provide 353 tax incentives that will lead to redevelopment of deteriorated or vacant properties and provide new jobs for the community.
Projects receiving 353 tax incentives are expected to preserve historic structures and structures that contribute to any historic district, occupy vacant or otherwise unusable structures, encourage the construction of new structures, provide new jobs and / or increase housing opportunities.
SARCOXIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Sarcoxie Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The SCF was founded in September 2011 and, as of 2021, has distributed more than $599,450 back to the community. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in Sarcoxie through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. The SFC leadership team consists of community members of Sarcoxie.