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OACAC offices and centers will be closed from December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026. We will reopen on January 2. Information and applications can be found on our website. Thank you for a wonderful 2025. We appreciate the community that supported our mission in...

Our Monett satellite office is closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 due to illness. Thank you for understanding. Information and applications can be found on our website. ...

Please join us in celebrating with our colleagues! Congratulations to Tomasita "Tommie" Trammell on 40 years; Darla Boice on 30 years; and both Bridgette Allen and Jamie Raab on celebrating five years. At OACAC, our mission is carried forward every day by people who show up...

Make a REAL difference in the life of teens as a REALL volunteer! Help is needed in Billings on Dec. 9 from 7:30 - 11:30. To sign-up, email [email protected] or call us at 417 873-3378. ...

This #GivingTuesday, make a lasting impact in our community! At OACAC, we work every day to empower families, improve health and wellness, support housing stability, and create opportunities for children and adults to thrive. But we can’t do it alone. Give the gift of time, talent, or...

We’re thrilled to celebrate our OACAC Housing team for earning a 100% SEMAP High Performer rating! SEMAP scores agencies across 15 indicators, including housing opportunity expansion, family self-sufficiency, inspections, and more. This remarkable accomplishment showcases our team’s commitment to quality, integrity, and the families we...

Giving every child the chance to smile with confidence this holiday season. Campaign Purpose Holiday Smiles is a Head Start initiative raising funds to ensure children receive essential dental care — from initial exams to restorative treatments — regardless of their insurance status or family’s ability to...

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We've launched our volunteer sign-up to be part of OACAC's 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest on Jan. 17, 2026! Fun, free mac & cheese, and making a difference in the community - what could be better? Click here to sign-up. Thanks!...

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating our 60th anniversary this week on 11/19/25! We’re deeply grateful for our community, partners, friends, dedicated staff, and board members who make our mission possible each day. A special thank you to Mayor Schrag for honoring...

The OACAC Area Board will meet at 6pm on December 2, 2025 at the OACAC Central Office and over Zoom. ...