On Nov. 8, we're hosting a Poverty Simulation with SGF Give 5 and there is room for YOU to join in. This is a free experience which promotes poverty awareness, increases understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty, and inspires local change...
We loved sharing the warmth with our community at our sheets and socks giveaway on October 17, 2023! From community partners, individuals, and families, we appreciate all who stopped by. We were able to distribute hundreds of sheets and more than 2,000 pairs of socks! Our...
National Weatherization Day is on October 30, and an opportunity to highlight the important work performed by the Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). "Through weatherization improvements and upgrades, these households save on average $372 or more every year according to a national evaluation of the program. Since...
Our friend, Nancy Masner, is retiring after 41 years at OACAC! Nancy has served SW MO in a multitude of ways over the years, most recently as our Housing Assistance Program Director. You're invited to join us in celebration of and with Nancy on Friday,...
We want to share the warmth with you, our community! Thanks to the generosity of Penn Enterprises, Inc, in partnership with Our Savior Lutheran Church in Buffalo, we have received a donation of over 2,000 sets of gently recycled bed linens, sizes queen and king....
The agenda for the September 26, 2023 OACAC Area Board meeting is below. ...
Do you like chili? And bingo? Then you'll LOVE Chilingo! Join our Stone County Neighborhood Center staff and friends for the return of Chilingo on Friday, October 13, 2023. When: 5:00pm start Where: New Testament Christian Church, 21016 Main Street in Reeds Spring, MO Entry is...
On Tues., Aug. 8, 2023, Head Start is having an indoor sale at our Fair Grove location, 103 N. Main Street in Fair Grove. While a few things may have a small cost, most items will be marked FREE and must be removed during the...
Just in time for late summer fun and back to school, enter for your chance to win over $750 in cash and prizes! Imagine sipping delicious coffee, seeing a Branson show or exploring the Hollywood Wax Museum. You could be doing all of this while...
On Thursday, Aug. 3, we're hosting a Poverty Simulation in partnership with the Doula Foundation and we're looking for volunteers who would like to help this be a powerful experience! During a simulation, participants role-play a month in poverty and experience low-income families’ lives, which may...