Together we can make our
community better.

Help Us Build a Stronger
Community

At Vision Carthage, our mission is to support community betterment through the revitalization and beautification of Carthage. Together, we work to ensure that Carthage remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.

Historic Courthouse

What We Do

Community Betterment
Economic Revitalization
Community Engagement
Community Beautification

Carthage in Bloom

We plant flowers in Carthage to promote community beautification.

Downtown Guide

Volunteers

Collaborating with volunteers promote community engagement.

Garden Tour Vendors

We had vendors set up to share about community beautification.

Restoration Carthage

Collaborating with volunteers and supporting economic develepoment.

Big Dreams Grow in Carthage

Vision Carthage was able to pay for this mural thanks to our supporters to help promote community beautification.

Garden Tour

We hosted a Garden Tour lunch to help with community engagement.

Treat on the Square

We host events to increase community engagement.

Candy Cane Hunt

We host events to increase community engagement.

Hometown Holidays

We help host events to increase community engagement.

Shopping Crawl

Engaging the community and promotion economic vitality.

Business Promotion

We promote and support economic developement and growth.

Light Tunnel

We sponsor the light tunnel to promote community engagement and pride.

Spring planting 2020

Current Projects

Our projects are focused on revitalizing local businesses, beautifying our historic downtown district, encouraging community engagement, and enhancing our community through art and nature. Together, we work to ensure that Carthage remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.

Annual Events

Our event calendar is typically full! Vision Carthage contributes to the community with free events, promotional events, and fundraising events throughout the year to showcase our unique and beautiful town!

Annual Events in Carthage

Partner with us

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead

Our Projects

Beautification & Revitalization

We work on many projects throughout the year focused on design and beautification efforts, as well as revitalization and historic preservation.

Big Dreams Grow in Carthage by Andy Thomas poster

Big Dreams Grow in Carthage
by Andy Thomas

Upcoming Events

Weeding on the Square

Home Care 101: Gutter Maintenance Class

Aug 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Carthage Public Library - Steadley Famil, 612 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Weeding on the Square

Weeding on the Square

Aug 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Carthage Square, 301-399 Grant St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Weeding on the Square

Weeding at Grand Roundabout

Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Grand Roundabout, 2400 Grand Ave

Weeding on the Square

Weeding at Maple Leaf Roundabout

Sep 01, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

South Roundabouts, 400 W Elk Street

Weeding on the Square

Weeding at Central Park

Sep 08, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Central Park, 305 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Weeding on the Square

Weeding at Memorial Hall

Sep 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Memorial Hall, 407 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836, USA

Community Impact

"This weekend we saw what you and your team have done with the square, and it looks AMAZING!! Hope everyone checks it out SOON!"

Tim J

"Wowsa! The homes look great. Thanks to all who made this happen!"

Mary B

"Thank you for planting trees! We need lots of trees downtown!"

Tyla R

Contact US

221 W. 4th Street, Suite 15
Carthage, MO 64836

417-674-3328

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