Welcome to EastTown Dreams District
We are a community based (501c3) non-profit organization organized to encourage and empower the residents and businesses of the EastTown neighborhood in Joplin, MO. Helping others achieve their dreams will help us to achieve our dream of seeing this community rejuvenated into a thriving community that it once was.
We will achieve this by sharing resources, promoting economic development and holding events that inspire community social interaction
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EastTown Dreams District has kicked off its capital campaign for the development of Hope Park. Hope Park is a place for families to enjoy the rich tradition of our community. Our vision is to see Hope Park become the heart of this community. Hope Park will be a place to play basketball, go for a walk, engage in an interactive activity, visit with your neighbors, play checkers, or have family gatherings.
Remembering the Past with Betty Smith
We are so thankful Ms. Betty J. Smith has shared her knowledge and experiences with our organization. Ms. Smith was EastTowns historic storyteller. From end to end her preservation of materials and memories, experiences and knowledge, help us understand EastTowns rich history. She specialized on the journey from the turn of the century, through Civil Rights, to a more recent past. Ms. Smith passed away April 2025 and is greatly missed. Her memory is cherished by our entire community.