Join Us for SHARE the Light kick-off event on December 6, 2025! This holiday season, we invite you to make a meaningful difference in our community by participating in the annual SHARE the Light event. Hosted by iHeart Radio, this is your chance to spread warmth,...
OACAC is again partnering with CAM, Home State Health, Revealz Ultrasound, Riley's Treasures and Branson-Hollister Lions Club to host our 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Branson Lions Club. Please see the invitation below for details and the registration link. Last year,...
Join OACAC for our 2nd Annual Gratitude Marathon, recognizing and thanking those who have supported our mission this year. Volunteers will make calls, send emails, and write postcards. It's a wonderful time! Plus, we'll have snacks. Sign up here. When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 3:30 -...
Join the fun and march with OACAC in the Springfield Christmas Parade as we highlight our upcoming MO Mac & Cheese Fest. The first 20 people to sign up by November 20 will receive a 2026 MO Mac & Cheese Fest t-shirt, generously provided by our presenting...
In observance of Veterans Day, OACAC’s locations, except for Head Start Centers, will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Information and applications can be found on our website, www.oac.ac. ...
10/31/25: We’re grateful to everyone who came together this week—SNAP recipients, food resource partners, and community members—to discuss a collaborative response to the SNAP shutdown. An email outlining next steps is being sent to everyone who signed in at the meeting. If you weren’t able to...
10/27/25: Our CSBG Outreach Center satellite office in Monett will be open on Wednesday from 8am - 5pm this week. Beginning in November, this office, located in the Clark Center, will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am - 5pm. The Clark Center is...
You are cordially invited to OACAC’s Anniversary Open House — a celebration of 60 years of planting hope, nurturing change, and growing strong communities. Join us for a come-and-go celebration with an opening presentation and Mayor’s proclamation at 1pm. Then visit stations throughout the building, talk...
October 2025: OACAC’s Head Start grant was funded on September 1, and therefore our funding is secure and we are not at risk for shutting down. We are stable and will continue to serve children and families! However, the Head Start program nationwide and...
October 2025: Hello Community Partners and Friends. As you’ve likely heard, the recent federal shutdown will result in no SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits being distributed for November. With over 10% of Missourians relying on SNAP, this interruption will have devastating consequences for families...