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On Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, our 18th Annual LIHEAP vendors and partners meeting was held at OACAC. LIHEAP staff, vendors and partners from our 10-county area and from the State attended and shared updates and plans for the LIHEAP 2025 season. Mixed in with the...

Our summer cooling program is underway for electric payments only. A shut-off notice is required. To request an application be mailed, call our automated line at (417) 864-3460. To print an application, visit https://oac.ac/liheap-energy-programs/. To complete and submit the application electronically, visit https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assistance. Adobe...

As of 12/31/23, the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has ended.   For information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), click here. ...

OACAC offices and CSBG Neighborhood Centers will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Head Start Centers will be open. ...

In October, we recognize and celebrate National Energy Awareness Month (LIHEAP and Weatherization programs), Housing America Month (Housing and CSBG programs), and Head Start Awareness Month (Head Start/Early Head Start program). Follow us on Facebook as we share highlights from each of these programs throughout October....

We have been notified by our funding source that the Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will end on 6/30/23. Any applications postmarked or received after that date will not be accepted. We will continue to offer our Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program...

We want to recognize and thank the Lee H. Cruse Trust for supporting Project SHARE with a generous gift. Project SHARE is administered through our Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), funded by donations to City Utilities of Springfield. This program provides assistance with winter...

Are you looking for help with your energy bills? The goal of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is to assist low income households who have an energy crisis. Here are the new start dates for the 2021-2022 application year. November 1: Households with...

Our summer cooling program is underway for electric payments only. A shut-off notice is required. To request an application be mailed, call our automated line at (417) 864-3460. To print an application, visit https://oac.ac/liheap-energy-programs/. To complete and submit the application electronically, visit https://mydss.mo.gov/energy-assistance. Adobe...

Our programs and projects offer a variety of individualized supports, resources, opportunities, and more to people of all ages in SW MO! Visit the tabs on our website to learn more about our services. ...