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OACAC's 5th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, sponsored by Schreiber Foods and Summit Media, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac &...

"Children need individuals from the community that will support them." Grandpa Ritchie 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 Grandparent volunteers in our 14-county service area across...

(July 7, 2023) It's #NationalMacaroniDay and a GOUDA day to announce the date of our 2024 MO Mac & Cheese Fest! Join us on Sat., Jan. 13 at the University Plaza Convention Center, beginning at 11am, for sampling of our regions most delicious mac &...

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Office of Broadband Development announced $250,000 in Digital Equity Act funds through its Digital Demonstration Projects Grant Program. The program is focused on supporting digital opportunities statewide to help extend the benefits of the...

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Office of Broadband Development announced $250,000 in Digital Equity Act funds through its Digital Demonstration Projects Grant Program. The program is focused on supporting digital opportunities statewide to help extend the benefits of the...

All the cheesy, creamy delicious mac & cheese you can dream of will be under one roof at Relics Event Center this January. It’s sure to be a “gouda” time! From the deliciously classic to the wildly creative, there will all kinds of pairing noodles and cheese...

We're pleased to be part of the Let’s Get to Work initiative, funded through Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Don't let transportation be a barrier to employment. Give your local OACAC Neighborhood/Community Center a call to schedule an appointment. Available in Barry, Christian, Dallas, Greene,...

Congratulations to Matthew Jones, selected as one of Springfield Business Journal's 2021 Men of the Year! A Family Advocate with Head Start, employee with MO Division of Youth Services, family man, coach, advocate, and more, Matthew is truly making a difference. Read the article here....

"Being a Foster Grandparent has definitely given me a purpose in life." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAWWjLDAjno 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 Grandparent volunteers in our 14-county service area across...

People's Pantries are free standing food banks for people to access any time. We extend our many thanks to the communities who have welcomed People's Pantries and to the volunteers, donors, and partners who support this project, which seeks to reduce food insecurity. ...