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National Weatherization Day, held annually on October 30, is an opportunity to highlight the important work performed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program network. "Words cannot express how grateful I am for the improvements that (OACAC has) made in my home,” said...

National Weatherization Day is on October 30, and an opportunity to highlight the important work performed by the Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). "Through weatherization improvements and upgrades, these households save on average $372 or more every year according to a national evaluation of the program. Since...

Alice 95.5, KGBX, US97, The Wolf & City Utilities of Springfield, MO have once again teamed up for Share The Light presented by Mr. Electric. Proceeds benefit Project SHARE, operated by OACAC, which helps struggling families with utility payments during winter months, one of the leading...

**As of September 2022, the date has been changed from November 5, 2022 to January 14, 2023. 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...

All the ooey gooey, creamy delicious mac & cheese you can dream of will be under one roof this November! This first of its kind to Springfield event will be held at Relics Event Center on November 5, 2022 from 11am - 1:30pm. This will...

National Weatherization Day is on October 30, 2021, and an opportunity to highlight the important work performed by the Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). In 2020, OACAC weatherized 103 homes in the Ozarks, despite a three month shutdown due to COVID. Benefits include reduced...

Do you love mac and cheese? If the answer is yes, you need one of these Buy One Get One (BOGO) cards. There is still time to use all the deals before the card expires on 10/31! Special thanks to these generous restaurants for...

Recycle your tree at Wickman’s Garden Village this year and your $5 donation will come back to OACAC in support of poverty relief in the Ozarks. Wickman’s is located at 1345 S. Fort Ave in Springfield. More information at https://www.facebook.com/wickmans. ...

Congratulations to all Springfield Give 5 Class 11 graduates. We are pleased to welcome John and Rayanna Anderson, Mary Ann Hammock, Rebecca Holt, and Paul Phariss as volunteers with OACAC! Give 5 matches baby boomer generation retirees with unfilled volunteer opportunities in the community and addresses...

10/30/19: National Weatherization Day is an opportunity to highlight the important work performed by the Energy Department's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). In 2018, OACAC weatherized 163 homes in the Ozarks. Benefits include reduced energy usage; increased energy efficiency of the home; long-term energy savings; and...