After a day of weatherizing homes and doing good in our community, Marcus and Bridgette had an important mission: to find the BEST scents in town. Their search led them straight to Buff City Soap in Springfield, MO, where they put their noses to the test...

Naloxone (commonly known by the brand name Narcan) is a life-saving medication designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It acts as an opioid antagonist, meaning it binds to opioid receptors in the brain to temporarily displace and block the effects of opioids like fentanyl,...

The OACAC Area Board will meet at 6pm on September 22, 2026 at the OACAC Central Office, 215 S. Barnes in Springfield, MO. ...

Attention Polk and Greene County residents: Was your home damaged by hail during the April 2026 storms? We may be able to help. Call (417) 447-0554 to schedule an appointment. ...

If you're age 60 or older, you may qualify for assistance that supports your health, independence, and financial well-being. Assistance may cover medical, home, or home repair costs. Call 417 447-0554 to schedule an appointment. ...

OACAC offices and centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day. We'll reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday. ...

Posted: 08.14.2026 Notice of Open Meeting and Vote to Close Part of the Meeting Posted: Notice is hereby given that Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation will conduct a meeting at 6:00 p.m. on 08.25.2026 at 215 S. Barnes Avenue, Springfield, Missouri. The tentative agenda of this...

OACAC's 7th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac & Cheese Fest brings fans together...

Calling all Southwest Missouri parents and caregivers of K–12 students! Do you need help with school supplies for the upcoming school year? OACAC may be able to help eligible families with supplies for school-age children and teens. To schedule an appointment, call 417-350-5544 or visit oacac.itfrontdesk.com. Availability...

Everything Must Go! Looking for office furniture, technology, household items, storage cabinets, office supplies, and more? Join us for a special donation-based surplus sale at OACAC's Barry County office. Every item is available for a donation of your choice, with proceeds supporting OACAC's vision of people living...