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The OACAC Community Action Poverty Simulation consists of four 15-minute sessions, each representing a week, in which participants grapple with real-life situations faced by individuals living in poverty. The Simulation forces participants to assume the role of a low-income family and confront the realities of living...

Volunteers are needed for our Galentine's Gala on Friday, Feb. 2. Free admission and waffles in exchange for your generosity of time! Sign up here. Thank you! ...

Give 5 is partnering with OACAC on a Poverty Simulation and we're seeking volunteers to help us make this a memorable experience. Volunteers will play the role of a teacher, banker, Social Services worker, police officer, utility company, and more. No special skills necessary, an...

On Thursday, Aug. 3, we're hosting a Poverty Simulation in partnership with the Doula Foundation and we're looking for volunteers who would like to help this be a powerful experience!  During a simulation, participants role-play a month in poverty and experience low-income families’ lives, which may...

Now in its 12th year, Queen City Shout is Springfield's largest showcase of music, film and art with its two-fold vision to Celebrate The Arts & Support Poverty Relief. QCS happens March 20-26 in Springfield, MO and we're recruiting volunteers who want to hear some...

OACAC's Galentine's Gala is an evening of music, dancing, inspired activities, a waffle bar, and best of all, a night out among friends, new and old.  When: Friday, Feb. 3 from 7-10pm Where: Relics Event Center in Springfield Link here to volunteer for a shift and your ticket is on...

We are seeking compassionate volunteers to staff the Warm Line. If you or someone you know is interested, we'd be happy to provide more information. ...

We are excited to be partnering with NAMI Southwest Missouri National Alliance on Mental Illness to bring back the Warm Line and we are currently seeking volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested, please give us a call today. ...

Our Dade County Neighborhood Center in Greenfield is in need of volunteers to help with commodities and the food mobile. Call (417) 637-2701. Volunteers for Commodities are needed from 8am - 1pm on 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3, and 7/1. Help with the food mobile is...