Our Head Start classrooms are in need of unscented baby wipes, and you can help make a big difference for little learners! Wipes can be dropped off at any OACAC location or purchased online from our Amazon Wishlist and shipped directly. Thanks! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...?

Need help accessing healthcare? Join @oacac-caa.bsky.social Sat, 5/9 for assistance with Medicaid applications, housing resources, and more! Free hygiene kits & sack lunches also provided; 11am to 3pm in Smith Park.

Happy May! Community Action Month is held every May to recognize the achievements & highlight the impact that 1,000+ CAAs have in reducing poverty, revitalizing communities, & empowering low-income people to achieve economic stability. #CommunityAction youtu.be/5xPINAJoNI0?...

OACAC is bursting with pride! Our Head Start program has earned Missouri’s highest quality designation—an incredible achievement that reflects the heart, dedication, and excellence of our staff. www.ky3.com/2026/04/23/o... #HeadStartStrong #earlychildhoodeducation #CommunityAction

Congrats to our Head Start team on earning Missouri’s highest quality designation through DESE! Join us as DESE recognizes this achievement on 4/23, 11am, 215 S. Barnes in Springfield. #headstart #HeadStartStrong #CommunityAction Read more: oac.ac/news/

Keri shares why the childcare subsidy is so important to her family and their economic well-being. www.youtube.com/shorts/tmXlb...

#WeatherizationWednesday Tip: Spring is in the air… and unfortunately, so is pollen! One easy way to keep your home’s air cleaner is to change your HVAC filter regularly. A fresh filter helps trap dust, pollen, and other allergens while keeping your system running efficiently.

Missouri's budget includes a $51M cut to child care subsidy. The program is ALREADY on a waitlist. Children with special needs and foster kids will be hit hardest. Legislators: Stop this cut. Act now → secure.everyaction.com/aE8jJ8btpk-N... #kidswin #moleg #childcare #missouri

We need YOUR voice! OACAC is seeking feedback from clients and community members to share their voices on the needs of our community. Join us for 2 hours in your county to share your perspective! Refreshments served! Sign up with the QR code or email [email protected] for info.

Our Monett 1 Early Head Start is enrolling children six weeks to three years old. Hours are M-F, 7am - 5:30pm. For more information, contact Angela at (417) 235-3911.

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

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 [email protected] or call us at 417 873-3378.

✨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

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!

#DYK taking charge of your health can start with one simple step? OACAC Family Planning provides confidential services like birth control, wellness exams, STI testing, & pregnancy resources for women, men, & teens. 417 864-3410 to schedule. #EmpowerYourHealth #CommunityAction

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

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 www.ffyf.org/.../share-on...

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

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

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

60 Years Strong October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! 🎉 Since 1965, Head Start has provided education, health services, and family support to more than 40 million. That’s 60 years of stronger communities and brighter futures. 📣 Join the celebration! go.nhsa.org/HSAM

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

🎉Congratulations to Suzanne Nimmo! Suzanne is the winner of the autographed vinyl Chappell Roan album which benefits OACAC Family Planning. Our big thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket and to Chappell Roan and her team for the donation.

"To protect you against rising mail theft and financial fraud, the federal government will stop sending paper checks after September 30, 2025, except in limited cases." Click the link to learn more. godirect.gov/gpw/

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

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

The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is the soundtrack of glitter & Midwest ❤️. An AUTOGRAPHED vinyl album could be yours when you purchase a ticket for a chance to win! Ends 9/30. 👇 oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au... #chappellroan #MidwestPrincess #PopPerfection #hottogo #CommunityAction

#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

Enter for a chance to win an autographed Chappell Roan album! Tix on sale through 9/30, proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning. oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au... #CommunityAction #ChappellRoan

🎶✨ Win an autographed Chappell Roan album! 🎟 $25 ea | 5 for $100 📅 On sale all Sept for Sexual Health Awareness Month 💙 Proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au... #CommunityAction #ChappellRoan

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for a chance to win an autographed album copy of Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess! Proceeds benefit OACAC Family Planning, providing affordable, confidential healthcare. oacac.betterworld.org/giveaways/au... #chappellroan #hottogo #MidwestPrincess

💿✨ 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...

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. 📚

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

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

Happy #NationalMacAndCheeseDay! Save the date: OACAC’s 6th MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, will be held on 1/17/26! Details TBA. #DYK? On 7/29/22, Schreiber Foods achieved the Guinness World Records title for the largest mac & cheese! www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commerc...

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

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! a.co/ciRs4gW

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.

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/

🎉 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

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

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.

This state map shows all of the feeding programs that will be operating this summer. mohealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...

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

You may not have heard of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)—but you’ve seen its impact throughout SW MO. From food security to housing, job training to crisis support—CSBG funds the core work we do to fight poverty and create opportunity. #CSBG #CommunityAction

Gift cards, trips, experiences, summer fun, art, and MORE - just a handful of hours remain before the Spring Into Summer online auction ends tonight! 👀 oacac.betterworld.org/auctions/oac...

During #CommunityActionMonth, we held a 60 in 4 campaign to collect 60+ items for four of our programs to distribute in the communities we serve. We collected over 240 donations for our Foster Grandparent, Head Start, Housing, and Family Planning programs. Thanks to all who gave!

At OACAC, we're thankful to be part of America’s network of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies, working to provide life-changing services that build pathways to opportunity! #ThankfulThursday #CommunityActionMonth

It's all about fish & fun at Branson's Aquarium at the Boardwalk, voted a Top 10 Most Beautiful Aquarium in the USA! A trip to the aquarium could be YOURS when you submit a bid in our Spring Into Summer online auction through June 3. oacac.betterworld.org/.../oacacs-s... Photo credit: Tripadvisor