We thank Peggy for telling her story below. It's one of resilience, and we are happy to be a small part of her big success. It all started two years ago. I was in an abusive situation that wasn’t getting better, I thought I could handle...
In the heart of a small town, there was a program that changed lives—The Head Start Program. For many, it was just a name, but for me, it was a lifeline. I still remember my own childhood filled with vibrant colors, laughter, and the warmth...
A Journey of Growth and Transformation with OACAC Head Start by Angie Presley OACAC Head Start has been a beacon of hope and a pillar of support for my family and me. We are a blended family, and I am a mother of 3 children and...
"Head Start is a wonderful and much needed program. The skills my children will carry on as they navigate through life are amazing and all due to the program." Marcella is a proud parent whose children learned a lot from attending Head Start. Read her full...
Congratulations to our colleague, Sam, on her completion of ROMA training. ROMA stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability and it provides a framework for continuous growth and improvement among Community Action Agencies nationwide. Sam will use her training to assess poverty needs and conditions,...
Congratulations to our colleague, Bridgette, on her completion of ROMA training. ROMA stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability and it provides a framework for continuous growth and improvement among Community Action Agencies nationwide. Bridgette will use her training to assess poverty needs and conditions,...
Throughout June, in collaboration with United Way of the Ozarks Day of Caring, we collected donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks to be shared with children during Tooth Truck visits. We put the call out for items that children would love,...
Congratulations to Kimberly Shinn-Brown, recipient of the distinguished 2024 Charles Braithwait Leadership Award! Kimberly exemplifies the essence of Community Action through her unwavering dedication to children and families. Enthusiastic about the mission of Community Action, Kimberly has devoted 29 years to Ozarks Area Community Action...
Our Housing team had the joy of talking with a woman who has received assistance for over seven years and said she is “graduating” because she is paying rent independently and has stable employment with a local school district. She thanked our team for the...
Happy National Nurses Day! We appreciate our nurses, Aimee and Erin, who serve with great compassion and kindness. ...