"Head Start is a wonderful and much needed program. The skills my children will carry on as they navigate through life are amazing and all due to the program." Marcella is a proud parent whose children learned a lot from attending Head Start. Read her full...
Friday May 1, 2025 Update: Due to storm-related power outages this week, our Greene County Center remains closed. The Lawrence County Neighborhood Center has reopened this morning until 1pm. Visit www.oac.ac for information and applications. ...
May 1, 2025 Update: Due to storm-related power outages this week, our Weatherization office, Greene County Center, and Lawrence County Neighborhood Center remain closed today. Information and applications can be found on our website. ...
April 29, 2025: Due to the storm that moved through this morning and caused power outages across our service area, our Lawrence and Webster County Neighborhood Centers have closed for the day. Our Weatherization office will close at Noon. We will update this post with...
Join us in saying a big thank you to Susan Flores, our board member highlight for April. Susan is an enthusiastic and giving member who has actively served on our board for several years. She is driven and works diligently to strengthen lives in SW...
If you’re looking for OACAC wearables, click here to visit the Crackerjack Shack Spirit Store. ** New in the Store ** We've added t's and more with our retro logo and new 60th anniversary logo. With more than 60 options including baseball tee’s, sweatshirts, hoodies,...
Throughout the four full weeks of May 2025, it is our goal to collect 60+ items for each of the four programs below, to share with the communities we serve! May 4-10: 60 for Kiddos—Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Help us collect 60 packages of unscented baby...
Calling all SW MO Advocacy Champions! Join us at The Pitch Pizza & Pub to hear about PEP - an advocacy cohort forming now. Bring a friend for free pizza, giveaways, and information on making a positive impact in our community. When: Friday, May 2,...
Grab your best corn hole buddy and join us for our Second Annual Cornhole Tournament & Silent Auction! When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 beginning at 10amWhere: OACAC Taney County Neighborhood Center, 5571 Gretna Road, Suite A in Branson, MOWhat: Team of 2 = $40 Register here. Proceeds...
Dear Head Start Families, Since 1966, we have, in good faith and cheer, served you and generations of our brothers and sisters in Missouri. We have cared for and witnessed your children grow—bright and wonderful. We have tirelessly upheld the mission of Head Start for you,...