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In memory and honor of board member, Jack Gamble, the award for perfect attendance during the 2018-2019 fiscal year goes to both our Dallas and Greene County boards! We appreciate their dedication to OACAC, including all the time they give and advocacy for our organization...

The OACAC Dallas County Neighborhood Center has moved and is open in their new location at 413 S. Maple in Buffalo. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday 8am to Noon and 1pm – 5pm; and Friday, 1pm – 5pm. With questions call (417) 345-7964 or visit...

The OACAC Dallas County Neighborhood Center is moving from 1350 W. Carlson Lane to 413 S. Maple in Buffalo. The final day with office hours in its current location will be Monday, September 23. During the move, the center will be closed on September 24...

The Head Start Home Visiting Program is a high quality, in home service promoting healthy development, positive relationships, and strong family bonds. Now enrolling in Dallas and Polk counties for children ages 3-5 years. For more information call (417) 345-1522. ...

It is with pleasure we recognize Greene County Board Member, Angie Snyder, as our Board Member for May 2019. Angie provides consistent support for center projects, programs, and services.  In each Board Meeting, she gives thoughtful and helpful advice to ensure that the community...

We are pleased to recognize Dallas County Advisory Board and OACAC Area Board member, Roger Bradley. Roger has been a supporter of the Dallas County Neighborhood Center far longer than he has been a board member. He worked the ground for the community garden project...

Would you like to share your talents, love, and encouragement with a child? Are you age 55+? We are recruiting caring adults to serve as Foster Grandparents in Dade, Dallas, and Douglas counties. OACAC Foster Grandparents serve as positive role models to children.  They volunteer with a...

At our November 27 board meeting, Dallas County Neighborhood Center Supervisor, Judy Hargis, was presented with a 40 year service award. Upon her acceptance, Judy said, "Seriously, I love my job and I’ve always appreciated the opportunity to be paid for doing what I love....

In her fourth year on the OACAC board, Brenda Howe is very supportive of the people we serve and the programs and projects we offer. She has gone to great care to ensure every child receives an exam from a professional eye doctor during the...

Sherry Bennett has been an OACAC advocate for five years, serving both on the Dallas County Advisory Board and the Area Board. Always willing to help, she has volunteered with REALL simulations, at the New To You Thrift Store, and more. We are pleased to recognize Sherry...