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 -...

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: 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...

Win Big, Support Local  We’re thrilled to raffle off an autographed copy of Chappell Roan’s album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess!  Tickets are just $25 each or 5 for $100 Sales run September 2-30, 2025 in honor of Sexual Health Awareness Month Proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning OACAC's...

Save the date! OACAC's 60th Anniversary Open House will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 1-3pm at OACAC's Central Office, 215 S. Barnes in Springfield, MO. This is a come and go event with history, fun, and memorabilia through the decades. More details...

Important Update 10/30: Today’s Weatherization Day Demonstration 2025 has been cancelled. We apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding. Join us for a live demonstration of Weatherization measures - free and open to the public! Hear one of our OACAC Weatherization crews talk about...

Win Big, Support Local  We’re thrilled to raffle off an autographed copy of Chappell Roan’s album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess!  Tickets are just $25 each or 5 for $100 Sales run September 2-30, 2025 in honor of Sexual Health Awareness Month Proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning OACAC's...

OACAC centers, offices, and our Family Planning clinic will be closed on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, to allow staff to participate in our annual all staff event. Information and applications can be found on our website at www.oac.ac. Pictured: Say cheese! Here's our all staff photo...

Big Yard Sale at Head Start in Greenfield! Join us Friday, August 8, 2025 from 11 AM–2 PM at our Greenfield Head Start facility, 517 Park Street, for a can’t-miss yard sale full of treasures! Browse a wide selection of items including: Hundreds of children’s...

Join us for free lunch, good conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere as the Vitality Cafe presents, "Go with the Float" this summer.📌 8/8/25: 11:30am - 1pm at the Aurora Community Center📌 8/22/25: 11:30am - 1pm at the OACAC Barry County Neighborhood Center Thanks to Community Partnership...