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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Gardening | May 25 | 10am - Noon | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | In partnership with Home State Health, this workshop will teach the skills needed to establish container gardening and stretch food dollars. Supplies provided! Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Summer Info | May 28 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. in Cassville | (417) 847-2140 | Info on how to save on cooling, staycations, keeping your child learning all summer, staying healthy, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Gardening | May 29 | 9am - Noon | Dallas County Neighborhood Center | (417) 345-7964 | Learn what to plant and when, weed and bug control ideas, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | June 5 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by Sarah Lowe of Arvest Bank. Budgeting basics and new tips to stretch your dollars. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting for Rent | June 5 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Understanding Yourself and Others | June 11 | 9am - Noon | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Presented by Dr. Jim Wirth, this engaging workshop helps to understand personality styles and gain and understanding of strengths and motivators. Breakfast provided. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Women's Health | June 18 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by the Webster County Health Unit. Join us for an informational session on women's health topics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Men's Health | June 19 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by the Webster County Health Unit. Join us for an informational session on men's health topics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting for Rent | June 19 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Changing to Healthy Habits | June 20 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Presented by Della Miller of Univ. of MO Extension for this class on nutrition education. A snack will be prepared during the workshop. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| How to Help Control Allergies & Asthma | June 26 | 10am - Noon | Dade County Neighborhood Center | (417) 637-2701 | Presented by Dr. Huebner, this workshop offers helpful hints to help control allergies and asthma. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | June 26 | 1pm - 3pm | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Efficient ways to cool your home, change filters, weatherization tips, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Diabetes Self-Management | July 16, 23, 30 August 13, 20, 27 | 9am - 11am | Dade County Neighborhood Center | (417) 637-2701 | An evidence based program that provides tools & tips for people with diabetes to improve their quality of life. Topics include nutrition, exercise, pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, medications, & making treatment decisions. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |