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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Smart, Being Active: Lesson 2 | October 15 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Dade County Neighborhood Center | (417) 637-2701 | Presented by University of MO Extension, this class offers research-based info about nutrition, physical activity, food safety and making the most of your food dollars. Lessons include free food tastings and items that reinforce lesson topics. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the program for attendance in all six lessons in this series. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting for rent | October 17 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws | October 17 | 1:30pm - 4pm | Greene County Center | (417) 447-0554 | Presented by Joe Hills of Legal Services of Southern Missouri. Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting 101 | October 18 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn easy, manageable budgeting basics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | October 18 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Learn how to track spending, plan a household budget, and tips on staying within the set budget. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| How to Build a Killer Resume | October 22 | 1pm - 4pm | Dallas County Neighborhood Center | (417) 345-7964 | Bring your job and education history to build a memorable resume that stands out in the crowd. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | October 23 | 9am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Learn ways to lower your utility bill. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Preventing Identity Theft & Scams | October 23 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. | (417) 847-2140 | Learn how your identity can be stolen, what a thief can do with your identity, and how to identify and prevent scams. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Cupboard Creations: DIY Hygiene & Beauty | October 23 | 2pm - 4pm | Greene County Center | (417) 447-0554 | Budget-friendly homemade hygiene and beauty goods using items from the cupboard. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | October 24 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Presented by Southwest Electric Coop. Efficient ways to cool and heat your home, weatherization, reducing hot water costs, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Crock Pot Cooking | October 24 | 1pm - 3pm | Stone County Neighborhood Center | (417) 739-1130 | Presented by University of MO Extension. Learn to cook easy recipes while saving time and money. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws | October 24 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Love and Logic Parenting Classes, Session 1 | October 24 | 2pm - 4pm | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | 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. |
| Holidays on a Dime | October 25 | 1pm - 3pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Presented by Home State Health. Learn tips and techniques to stretch your holiday budget. Holidays include Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and birthdays. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Eating Smart, Being Active: Lesson 3 | October 29 | 9:30am - 11:30am | Dade County Neighborhood Center | (417) 637-2701 | Presented by University of MO Extension, this class offers research-based info about nutrition, physical activity, food safety and making the most of your food dollars. Lessons include free food tastings and items that reinforce lesson topics. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the program for attendance in all six lessons in this series. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | October 29 | 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. |
| Protecting Identity and More | November 1 | 9am - 11am | Greene County Center | (417) 447-0554 | Presented by Joe Hills of the Better Business Bureau. Protect your identity, avoid online scams and credit card fraud. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Fall Coat Giveaway | November 1 | 9am - Noon and 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Fall Coat Giveaway | November 2 | 9am - Noon and 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Love & Logic | November 5, 6, 7 | 9am - 1pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Practical and proven tools for raising respectful, responsible, happy kids. Must attend all three classes for successful completion. Lunch provided. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Budgeting 101 | November 6 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Learn easy, manageable budgeting basics. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Happiness and the Good Life | November 7 | 10am - Noon | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Presented by Dr. Jim Wirth. Researched recommendations for increasing the quality of personal and community life. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Preventing Identity Theft | November 9 | 10am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | Learn how identity can be stolen, how to prevent it, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws | November 9 | 1pm - 3pm | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Learn your rights and responsibilities as a renter. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Door prizes! |
| Healthy Holidays | November 9 | 1pm - 4pm | Polk County Library 1690 W. Broadway in Bolivar | (417) 326-6276 | Healthy holidays on a budget. Get a free turkey and fixings for attending. Space is limited! Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Winter Wonderland: Ready, Set, Let's Weatherize | November 13 | 1pm - 4pm | Dallas County Neighborhood Center | (417) 345-7964 | Weatherization tips to save money on utility bills. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Staying Safe This Fall | November 13 | 1pm - 3pm | Stone County Neighborhood Center | (417) 739-1130 | Presented by Monica Spittler of the Stone County Health Department. Leaves are supposed to fall, people aren't. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Budgeting for rent | November 14 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Goal setting, budgeting, setting priorities, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Energy Savers | November 14 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | 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 | November 15 | 9am - 11am | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Learn practical strategies and tips to save money on energy needs. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Weatherization supplies provided! |
| Holidays on a Dime | November 16 | 9am - 11am | Polk County Community Center | (417) 326-6276 | Covering Thanksgiving and December gift giving holidays. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Thanksgiving Baskets | November 16 | 9am - Noon | Webster County Neighborhood Center | (417) 859-4589 | Gratitude, avoiding holiday stress, meal prep, and more. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. Weatherization supplies provided! |
| Resume 101 | November 15 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | MO Career Center 2900 E. Sunshine in Springfield | (417) 447-0554 | Learn how to get the job you desire, what words to use on your resume, and more. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Crock-Pot Cooking | November 20 | 9am - 11am | Lawrence County Neighborhood Center | (417) 678-5031 | Presented by Home State Health. Learn how to stretch your food dollars with crock pot cooking. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Holiday Menu Planning | November 20 | 1pm - 3pm | Barry County Neighborhood Center | (417) 847-2140 | Budgeting, meal planning, smart shopping tips for the holidays. Surprises and giveaways. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Budgeting | November 27 | 9am - Noon | Taney County Neighborhood Center | (417) 239-1882 | Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Holidays on a Dime | November 27 | 1pm - 3pm | Cassville United Methodist Church 601 Gravel St. in Cassville | (417) 847-2140 | Budgeting, money saving gift ideas, saving time and lowering stress. Commodities food distribution for this class. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Cooking Safe and Healthy Holiday Leftovers | November 28 | 1pm - 3pm | Stone County Neighborhood Center | (417) 739-1130 | Presented by Amanda McCormick of University of Missouri Extension. Pre-registration required, no childcare provided. |
| Crock-Pot Cooking & Soups | December 6 | 10am - Noon | Christian County Neighborhood Center | (417) 581-7631 | How to safely cook easy and simple recipes in a Crock-Pot while saving time and money. Pre-registration required. No childcare provided. |
| Spring Into Cleaning & Organizing on a Budget | February 12, 2019 | 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: