We are honored to recognize Ryan Ricketts for his many years of dedicated service to OACAC. As Board Liaison to the Head Start Policy Council, Ryan has been a steady and reliable advocate for both the people we serve and our staff. His thoughtful listening,...
OACAC's 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac & Cheese Fest event connects fan...
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 offices and centers will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. We'll reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday. ...
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...
The OACAC Area Board will meet at 6pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 via Zoom and individual locations. The meeting agenda is below. ...
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...
The OACAC Area Board will hold a special meeting at 10am on July 25, 2025 via Zoom and individual locations. ...
July 2025: The retirement of our HR Director of 18 years and HR Administrative Assistant of 49 years means we have a new HR team! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Jamie Raab, HR Director, and Emily Griffin, HR Coordinator. Jamie, pictured below...