JCI Hopkins

It is with heavy but grateful hearts that we share JCI Hopkins will be closing at the end of 2025. Like many other civic organizations, our membership has gradually declined over the years. We did our best to keep going; however, running our projects and large fundraisers with just a handful of dedicated active members has become unsustainable.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey:

To our members and alumni: your time, passion, and dedication have been the foundation of everything we've accomplished together.
To our partners: your collaboration, trust, and support allowed us to make a meaningful impact.
To the community: thank you for welcoming us, engaging with us, and believing in our work — your encouragement has made every step of our journey meaningful.

Since the founding of the Hopkins Jaycees in 1950, our chapter remained deeply committed to the community. We’ve cheered on youth sports teams, supported Raspberry royalty candidates, and honored HHS graduates through scholarships and sponsorships. Generations have gathered in the spaces we helped bring to life including the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Cottageville Park Pavilion. Our investment into local non profits and social service organizations have helped support those who need it most. Plus, we’ve hosted countless social events — from family centered activities to street dances — helping to strengthen community connections and hometown pride. Our history is proudly shared with those who call Hopkins home.

Starting in May 2026, the iconic Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair in Downtown Hopkins will be hosted by the Hopkins Education Foundation (HEF). Under HEF’s leadership, the Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair will continue as a destination for local arts and craft vendors and as a hub for community connection. The Hopkins Education Foundation is a nonprofit that has supported Hopkins Public Schools (District 270) for 30 years with grants that kickstart learning for students at all grade levels. Proceeds from Mainstreet Day will now support HEF’s educational grants. The foundation’s Spark Grants are awarded to teachers in the District to help fund innovative classroom projects. We are thrilled to have the Hopkins Education Foundation be JCI Hopkins' successors and cannot wait to see Mainstreet Day Arts & Craft Fair thrive under their care. If you have questions about Mainstreet Day, please reach out to mainstreetday@hopkinseducationfoundation.org.

Thank you for believing in our mission, walking alongside us, and giving of yourselves to make a difference. It has been our honor to serve the Hopkins community for 75 years.