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Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
@oacac-caa.bsky.social
OACAC is a Community Action Agency focused on alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty and helping people achieve empowered self-sufficiency.
This #GivingTuesday, make a lasting impact in our community! Give the gift of time, talent, or treasure and spark meaningful change in someone's life. Together, we can make our community stronger. www.oac.ac

#GivingTuesdaycampaign #CommunityAction #endpoverty
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Make a REAL difference in the life of teens as a REALL volunteer! Help is needed in Billings on Dec. 9 from 7:30 - 11:30. To sign-up, email jridings@oac.ac or call us at 417 873-3378.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
✨Give the gift of a healthy smile this holiday season. We’ve launched our Head Start Holiday Smiles Campaign to help 77 children receive essential dental care — from exams & cleanings to restorative treatments. www.oac.ac/donate #HolidaySmiles #headstart #CommunityAction
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We hope to see you tomorrow! Mayor Schrag will present a proclamation at 1pm, followed by a come-and-go celebration where you can visit interactive stations, meet our staff, enjoy treats from across the decades, and celebrate our past, present, and future. All the details are in the event listing!
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
There’s nothing better than a heartfelt thank you from someone whose home is now warmer, safer, and more comfortable. We’re so grateful for the impact our Weatherization team makes each day. #WeatherizationWednesday #CommunityAction
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Between 11am - 2pm TODAY, organizations nationwide are calling for an end to the shutdown. If Congress doesn’t act by Nov 1st, over 100 Head Start programs may lose funding — putting thousands of kids at risk. #EndTheShutdown #standforheadstart #CommunityAction
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October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We're searching for our next MO Mac & Cheese Fest King & Queen! Do you know a young person, 9-13, who loves mac & cheese and would have fun being cheesy royalty? Please complete the survey and tell us all about them! Deadline to enter is 11/3. Thanks. surveymonkey.com/r/DY2C35H
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Weatherization supports America’s energy independence goals by reducing energy needs in communities nationwide. Pictured: A blower door test creates a pressure difference which helps crews find & fix drafts to improve energy efficiency. #weatherizationwednesday #CommunityAction
October 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It’s a new week to create change! We believe small steps lead to big impact in families, neighborhoods, & communities. Let’s make this Monday the start of something meaningful. #MondayMotivation #CommunityStrong
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu
October 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are grateful for the people who make our mission possible — our staff, volunteers, partners, and community members who believe in creating solutions to poverty. Thank you for walking alongside us in this work — together, we are stronger. #CommunityAction #ThankfulThursday
October 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Don't wait! Ticket sales end on Tues., Sept 30 for a chance to win an AUTOGRAPHED vinyl album by Chappell Roan!

oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au...

What's your favorite song on The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess? #chappellroan #MidwestPrincess #PopPerfection #hottogo #CommunityAction
September 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Don’t miss your chance at $55 tickets (fees included!) for Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Springfield on 12/5! Tickets won’t last long as this is a limited time offer. $1 of every ticket sold for this concert is being donated to OACAC for Project Share! greatsouthernbankarena.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#DYK? Head Start has helped generations break the cycle of poverty, offering education, health, and family support to communities nationwide.

For info about OACAC's Head Start program, visit www.oac.ac. #HappyBirthdayHeadStart #CommunityAction
September 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
💿✨ Tickets ON SALE! ✨💿
Win an autographed copy of Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess! 👑

🎟 $25 each | 5 for $100
📅 All September = Sexual Health Awareness Month
💙 Proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning

Winner announced Oct 1! oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au...
September 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A new school year is here, and with it comes new beginnings, new adventures, and new friendships. We’re cheering on every student, educator, and family as you step into this exciting chapter. Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, and joy. 📚
August 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Feeling the heat? LIHEAP can help keep your home safe and cool. If you're struggling to pay your energy bill, you may qualify for assistance. Don’t wait—apply today and take one less worry off your plate. Info & app at oac.ac/liheap-energ... #LIHEAP #OACAC #CommunityAction
August 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thank You, Hold Fast Brewing! Through 7/31, every pour of their Lemon Meringue Cream Ale supports OACAC’s focus of alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in SW MO. #CheersToChange #SupportLocal #DrinkForGood #OACAC #HoldFastBrewing #PovertyRelief #SWMO #CommunityAction
July 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Keep your cool & cut energy costs! Seal cracks & gaps around windows & doors with weather-stripping or caulk. It keeps the hot air out and the cool air in—saving you money on your utility bills! www.oac.ac.

#WeatherizationWednesday #StayCoolSaveMoney #EnergySmartSummer #CommunityAction
July 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Take what you need, leave what you can: This is the motto of OACAC's People's Pantry project. Help us keep the shelves stocked with a donation of shelf-stable food, hygiene products, and more. Items can be dropped off or shipped directly. Thank you!

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July 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happy #nationalmacaroniday! Save the date: OACAC’s 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, will be held on 1/17/26! Stay tuned for details of this very "gouda" event coming later this summer.
July 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Enter for your chance to win a Brown Derby Gift Basket, tickets to Branson's Grand Country Music Hall, or tickets to The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs. Tickets are $5/each and available through July 22! oac.ac/july-drawings/
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎉 Great News for MO! Missouri Family Health Council, Inc., our state’s Title X grantee, received word that Title X funding for Missouri has been restored! To schedule an appointment, call (417) 864-3410. #TitleX #ReproductiveHealth #HealthEquity #MissouriNews #MFHC #PublicHealthWin #CommunityAction
July 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A heartfelt thank you to UnitedHealthcare for donating 50 outreach kits to support our unhoused neighbors. 💙 These kits provide essential items that offer comfort, dignity, and a reminder that our community cares. #CommunityAction #UnitedHealthcare #DignityForAll
July 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We’re so grateful to the amazing team at Roberts, McKenzie, Mangan & Cummings for going above and beyond during the @UWOzarks Day of Caring! Thanks to their generosity, an entire car load of shelf-stable food, pet food, and pet supplies was collected to help our community.
June 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Our AmeriCorps Seniors @OACAC Foster Grandparent Program, which has served Southwest Missouri for more than 50 years, urgently needs YOUR SUPPORT! Details are below. Thank you. #AmeriCorpsWorks #AmeriCorpsSeniors #AmeriCorps
June 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM