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We're pleased to recognize Taney County Board Member, Carla Perry, as our board member for August 2022. Carla is authentic and compassionate, a selfless individual and tireless advocate for those we serve. Unsurprisingly, that's been the case since long before she accepted the nomination to...

We are happy to recognize Ted Zeugin of Polk County as our Board Member for March 2022. Ted serves as president of our Polk County Advisory Board and has been an active volunteer and advocate for many years. Ted rallies the support of co-workers at...

Join us in recognizing Don Currence as our Board Member of the month for January 2022. As you look around our community you will see Don out and about doing the things he does best – things like being kind, caring, innovative, a pillar of...

We are happy to recognize Monica Mueller as our OACAC Board Member for November 2021! Wherever you are in Stone County people know Monica, her positive attitude reaches into homes and a multitude of boards on which she serves readily. Her spirit for giving reaches...

Are you committed to improving the lives of others and strengthening the community in which you live? As a Community Action Agency, our mission is to create lasting solutions to poverty for families and communities within Southwest Missouri. If this aligns with your interests, we...

We are pleased to recognize Eric Vandergriff as our Board Member for August 2021! Eric has been active with our Greene County Advisory Board and Area Board for the last two and a half years. He is a wonderful asset to our board, contributing ideas...

We are pleased to recognize Tim Prater as our Board Member for April. Tim demonstrates giving back in all he does. Whether it be for OACAC or the community as a whole, Tim is a champion for the under-resourced, can be counted on to advise...

Do you support poverty relief? We have an immediate opening for a Taney County low-income representative to serve on our Board. Call us at (417) 239-1882 to learn more. The OACAC Area Board of Directors and County Advisory Boards are both equally composed of three...

We are pleased to recognize Denise Dickens as our Board Member for March. Denise represents Stone County Commissioner, Mark Maples, in many capacities. She has served on the OACAC board for four years, during which time she has been instrumental in fundraising and advocating for the...