Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a not-for-profit agency working toward alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in the Ozarks. OACAC serves Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties. 

OACAC offers seven programs: Family Planning, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Neighborhood Centers and Weatherization.
 
As part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies, OACAC continues to fight poverty with new and innovative programs and expanded services for children through Head Start and Early Head Start.
 
From developing programs for families to initiating community projects, OACAC is committed to making the Ozarks a better place to live and work for all residents.

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A BIG Thank You to everyone who helped to make OACAC's involvement at the 2010 Price Cutter Charity Championship Golf Tournament a success.  You helped make a difference to low-income families by: selling sweepstakes tickets, donating your time to Marshal Hole 14, donating your time to sell fresh-squeezed lemonade and food, staff the OACAC Information Booth, and more!  Thanks as well to Springfield Grocer and Feller's Fixtures for their sponsorships to help kids win. Also, a big THANK YOU to Tommie Trammell for all of her help and Michele Steinmann for overseeing the event each day of the tournament.  

                         
Weatherization applications needed!!
 
The Weatherization Program sponsored by OACAC is a free service for homeowners or renters who qualify. Weatherization crews insulate and repair homes to make them more energy efficient.  Weatherizing can make a home warmer during the winter and help save heating dollars.  Click here for an application.  Below is a "Thank You" note that we received from Diana Bays in Ash Grove.

       "I wanted to thank you all for the work that was completed on my home in Ash Grove yesterday...it was nice to go home to a cool house after they put the insulation in the attic...it was an immediate change.  The crew that worked on my house was awesome and I hope that there are more homeowners that ask for the help in my area.  We hope to spread the word...again "Thank You".

HEAD START RECRUITMENT UNDERWAY

OACAC Head Start is now accepting applications for its Head Start program for enrollment beginning in September.  Head Start is a high quality preschool/childcare program for young children. Head Start provides medical and dental care, meals, bus transportation (half-day centers only) and a great learning experience!  Transportation assistance is available for families to attend Head Start Activities.  Head Start invites children with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the program.  Full or half day sessions are available.  Families who meet income guidelines and whose children are 3 or 4 before August 1st are eligible to apply. 4-year olds receive priority along with Foster children and children receiving SSI.

OACAC Head Start is located in the ten-county area including Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster Counties. 

For more information please call 417-864-3430 or toll free 1-866-282-3430.
 

Community Empowerment Collaboration  Working together to take a stand against poverty

OACAC is expending funds to prevent homelessness - Click here for more information on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) 

OACAC Stories - Helping You Make A Difference

Congratulations to the OACAC Neighborhood Center ARRA staff as they have placed 100 individuals in jobs around Southwest Missouri.  

 RS