Welcome
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a not-for-profit agency working toward alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in the Ozarks. OACAC serves Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney and Webster Counties.
OACAC offers seven programs: Family Planning, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Housing, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP), Neighborhood Centers and Weatherization.
As part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies, OACAC continues to fight poverty with new and innovative programs and expanded services for children through Head Start and Early Head Start.
From developing programs for families to initiating community projects, OACAC is committed to making the Ozarks a better place to live and work for all residents.
Current News & Events - Click Here!
OACAC is expending funds to prevent homelessness - Click here for more information on the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Greene County Center Life Skill Classes For February - Call 447-0554 for more information!
February 1 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Better Rentals presented by Legal Services
February 8 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Chef on a Shoestring (held at Ozarks Food Harvest)
February 10 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Job Club
February 11 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Budgeting presented by Consumer Credit Counseling
Stone County Center Life Skills Classes for February/March - Call 417-272-8508 for more information!
February 10 - Job Club Session 2
February 16 - Banking
February 24 - Job Club Session 3
March 3 - No Cost Low Cost Energy Saver
March 10 - Job Club Session 4
Read about what makes Grandma Roxy smile every day! Click here
Foster Grandparents Recruiting Seniors Age 55+!
Do you love working with children? Would you like a hug and a "Good Morning, Grandma or Grandpa" to start your day? Please consider joining the OACAC Foster Grandparent Program. Stop by the OACAC office at 215 S. Barnes, call 417-864-3420 or click here for more information.
LIHEAP Accepting Applications For Energy Assistance
LIHEAP has begun its Winter Heating Assistance Program (EA), which provides one time payment for assistance with winter heating costs and The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) which provideds utility assistance and relief. Applicants must apply for EA before being considered for the ECIP program. For an application, click here.
OACAC Stories - Helping You Make A Difference
Rich Boyd - Putting Family First
OACAC recently weatherized the home of Stacy Vasquez
