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Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Dallas County Affiliate, our Dallas County Neighborhood Center has assistance available for Dallas County adults to pay for their High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The HiSET exam is the first step toward college, a...

Are you ready to get your high school equivalency degree? Prep classes for the HiSet test are starting in Buffalo. Classes begin Aug. 22 and are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:00 at the Buffalo High School Alternative Building. New this year, all students must...

Having a high school diploma or GED can open up opportunities for employment and higher education. If you're an adult interested in obtaining your GED and you live in Dallas County, Missouri, give our Dallas County Neighborhood Center a call at (417) 345-7964. We have...

Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, our Dallas County Neighborhood Center has assistance available for Dallas County adults to pay for their High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The HiSET exam is the first step toward college, a better job, or...

It is with sadness we share the passing of our longtime friend, Judy Hargis. Judy began her career at OACAC in 1978 and retired last August. Through the years, Judy made many positive impacts in the community she loved, and she was truly a difference...

We are pleased to recognize Ron Locke as our board member for May. Ron is very involved with our New to You Thrift Store and Dallas County Neighborhood Center. Whether helping in the community or in other ways, we appreciate all he does! Thanks, Ron....

Due to inclement weather, these centers are closed today: Dade County Neighborhood Center, Dallas County Neighborhood Center, Lawrence County Neighborhood Center, and Stone County Neighborhood Center. The New to You thrift store in Buffalo is also closed. The Barry County Neighborhood Center will open...

We're pleased to introduce Kathy Banks as our new Dallas County Neighborhood Center Supervisor. Kathy has been part of the OACAC team for nine years, working most recently as a Family Resource Specialist. She has lived and worked in Dallas County her entire life and...

Judy Hargis, Dallas County Neighborhood Center Supervisor, began her career with OACAC in October 1978. She started as a Housing Counselor in Dade County and a few years later, moved to Dallas County where she has dedicated her time to building up the community and...