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Our friend, Nancy Masner, is retiring after 41 years at OACAC! Nancy has served SW MO in a multitude of ways over the years, most recently as our Housing Assistance Program Director. You're invited to join us in celebration of and with Nancy on Friday,...

We wish a very happy retirement to Dani Underwood! Dani has been our Head Start Health Clerk, providing data entry of health, mental health, and nutrition information. She cared for all health files, dispensed health supplies, and so much more. Dani is dependable, efficient, a...

After 28 years of service, Gail Reed, Barry County Neighborhood Center Supervisor, is retiring. Join us in wishing Gail well as she begins a new chapter. ...

You are cordially invited to a retirement celebration honoring Carl Rosenkranz. Join us in person or by Zoom. Details below. Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86870231237?pwd=eTlkeEpSQTA0SlBqdGFCeDJhM3dZQT09 Meeting ID: 868 7023 1237Passcode: 521096Dial by your location: 1 (646) 931-3860 ...

(July 26, 2022) Following 51 years as an employee of Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC), with 48 of those years as Executive Director, Carl Rosenkranz has announced he will be retiring in December 2022. “It has been a privilege to be a part of...

We wish a very happy retirement to Joy Rothdiener! Joy served for 31 years with our Head Start Program, strengthening the lives of many children and families. She was the Lead Teacher for many years at our Bolivar Karlin Lane Center before stepping into a...

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...

Talking with Debbie Young, it’s easy to hear the joy for the Foster Grandparent Program in her voice as she recalls memories of grandparent volunteers through the years. She laughs recalling stories about a grandpa who kept her on her toes and shares how the...

We wish a very happy retirement to our Family Planning Director, Diane Anthony. Diane started her 36-year career as the Family Planning Director on March 14, 1984. Over the years, she has been instrumental in leading and growing a successful program, as well as expanding...

We're happy to welcome Jamie Raab to OACAC as our new Family Planning Director. Jamie comes to OACAC after two years in clinic management at Mercy Hospital. Prior to Mercy, she worked with youth and families for over eight years at the Greene County Juvenile...