DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH EMERGENCY OR NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS?
OACAC offers the following services at our Neighborhood Centers:
Case Management
Emergency Assistance
School Readiness Fairs
Life Skills Classes
Community Projects
Case Management
Are you looking for help on your path to self-sufficiency?
This program helps you achieve long-term education and employment goals, such as completing your GED.
Upon entering Case Management, you will work one-on-one with a Family Resource Specialist to identify strengths and create a plan to help you achieve your goals and move toward self-sufficiency.
CLASSES
Life Skills Classes
At OACAC, we want you to succeed. We offer a variety of classes throughout the year aimed at helping you overcome obstacles resulting from poverty. Workshops cover a variety of topics:
- Finding and keeping a job
- Budgeting
- Money management
- Nutrition
- Health management
- Parenting skills
SCHEDULE
| Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeting 101 | December 12 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn easy, manageable budgeting basics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Christmas Workshop | December 17 | 9am - Noon | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Creating traditions, avoiding holiday stress, meal prep, and more. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Limited seating. |
| Prepping for Tax Season | December 18 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. in Cassville | (417) 847-2140 | Presented by Allene Patterson. Learn what you need to know about filing your income tax. Info on Property Tax Credit and Rent Credit. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Managing your Medications | January 22 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. in Cassville | (417) 847-2140 | Presented by Judy Lewallen. Everything you need to know about medication management safety. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Within My Reach: Relationship Education | December 19, 20, 21 | 9am - 1pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Three day relationship skills and decision making program. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes and refreshments. |
| Energy Savers | December 20 | 9am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Learn ways to lower your utility bill. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | December 20 | 1pm - 3pm | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws | January 3 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 | 9am - 1pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible, happy kids. Must attend all six classes for successful completion. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting 101 | January 4 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn easy, manageable budgeting basics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 8 | 1pm - 3pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Making Financial Decisions | January 8 | 1pm - 3pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by Sarah Lowe, Arvest Bank, and others. Review budgeting basics and new tips to stretch your dollars. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting for rent | January 9 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Six part series teaching parenting skills for parents with children of all ages. Free for income eligible families, $25 otherwise. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 10 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety | January 10 | 10am - Noon | Stone County Neighborhood Center | (417) 739-1130 | Presented by Monica Mueller of the Stone County Health Department. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Cupboard Creations: DIY Hygiene & Beauty | January 11 | 9am - 11am | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Budget-friendly homemade hygiene and beauty goods using items from the cupboard. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Stretch your Grocery Dollars | January 14 | 9am - Noon | Dallas County Neighborhood Center | (417) 345-7964 | Tips and tricks on stretching your budget. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 15 | 1pm - 3pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 16 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | January 17 | 1pm - 3pm | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 22 | 1pm - 3pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting for rent | January 23 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Make a Change | January 23 | 1pm - 3pm | Stone County Neighborhood Center | (417) 739-1130 | Presented by Amanda McCormick of University of Missouri Extension. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | January 24 | 9am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Learn ways to lower your utility bill. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Spring Into Cleaning & Organizing on a Budget | February 12 | 9am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Learn how to get cleaning deposits back, make DIY cleaning supplies, and organization tips. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
CONTACT
Where Can You Find a Neighborhood Center?
For more information, please contact the OACAC Neighborhood Center in your county: