2019 Annual Report

From the Desk of Carl Rosenkranz Here is OACAC’s Annual Report for 2019, our 54th year of service as a Community Action Agency in Southwest Missouri. We carry out our Mission with dedicated employees, an engaged Board of Directors and County Advisory Boards in ten counties, Head Start Policy Council members and Foster Grandparent Advisory Council members. We want to especially thank volunteers and donors who help us assist people to improve their lives. Your contributions are very important. Also, I would like to recognize the related agencies, organizations, schools and units of local government who partner with OACAC as we focus on dealing with the causes and conditions of poverty in the geographic area we serve. Please read our Annual Report in which we explain the programs and services the agency provides and the successes we have had during the year. We will continue to advocate for people who are eligible for OACAC programs by educating and informing our legislators on the local, state and federal levels as to the importance of people who need assistance to make positive changes in their lives. We look forward to the future and hopefully more of an emphasis on federal budget appropriations providing sufficient domestic federal funding for all Community Action Agencies and the programs they operate.

OACAC’s Executive Director, Carl Rosenkranz, is pictured above

Mission To enrich the lives of families and individuals within our communities by providing opportunities, offering assistance, and empowering people to make positive change.

Vision Values For over 50 years OACAC has envisioned At OACAC, we value feelings, privacy, a community of reduced poverty and needs and time of the individual; open and improved quality of life for the families and honest communication; and teamwork to individuals we serve. accomplish our mission.

Report Contents

Letter from the Executive Director Page 1 Board Members Page 6 Who We Are Page 2 Program Information Pages 7-13 Highlights from 2019 Pages 3-4 Program Funding Page 14 In Memoriam Page 5 Donors Pages 15-16 OACAC Grant Awards Page 5 Staff and Center Contacts Page 17 Snapshot of Poverty Page 6 Supporting Community Action Page 18

1 Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) At A Glance

Community Care Housing & Utilities Community Projects • Family Planning Program • Housing Assistance • GOAL • Foster Grandparent Program • People’s Pantries Program • Low Income Home Energy • Poverty Simulations Assistance Program • Head Start/Early Head • REALL Start Program (LIHEAP) • Technology Knowledge & • Weatherization Assistance • Neighborhood Centers Networking Opportunities Program Program (CSBG) (TKNO) • Tower Garden • VOICE

Community Action Promise Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Our Roots At Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC), we take pride in being one of 19 Community Action Agencies in the state of Missouri and one of more than 1,000 such agencies across the nation serving children, adults, seniors, individuals, and families.

Our History Created in 1964 to combat poverty, Community Action Agencies address multiple needs through a comprehensive approach, develop partnerships with community organizations, involve low-income people in agency operations, and administer a range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty.

On November 12, 1965, OACAC was organized as a non-profit agency designed to work toward alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in Southwest Missouri, including the counties of Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, and Webster. Throughout the years, programs have been implemented to focus on new issues, modified to meet the changing needs of the community, and have been spun off to other agencies to serve the Ozarks more effectively and efficiently.

2 150 homes in SW MO were weatherized. Did you know? Weatherization reduces household fuel costs between 20% - 25%.

Poverty Simulations helped bridge the 1,107 gap about poverty from misconception CSBG classes were offered on topics such as to understanding for hundreds of adult budgeting, MO landlord/tenant law, Love & 11 participants in SW Missouri. Logic parenting, energy, savings and more. homes were served by the Housing Assistance Program, ensuring safe, affordable housing. In September, the program received a rating of 100% from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, based on 15 indicators such as 609 reasonable rent, expanding housing opportunities, inspections, and more. individuals were served monthly by the Mobile Food Pantry at the Dade County Neighborhood Center, in partnership 400 with Ozarks Food Harvest. 29% of returning second year

4,316 Head Start children made elementary age kids participated in a positive gains in Literacy, VOICE experience, inspiring them to 28% in Mathematics, 21% in dream BIG about their futures. Cognitive Development.

Foster Grandparent volunteers supported children across 14 counties the Ozarks, helping them improve 58 social and emotional development. OACAC staff, Carl Thomas and Skylar Walker (pictured to the right) became Nationally Certified ROMA Implementers, working to 2 increase OACAC’s capacity. 3

In Memoriam Nancy Massey Charlotte Moore 1/16/43 - 2/26/19 12/8/53 - 3/1/19 Nancy was known as Head Charlotte was a member of Start’s “Pink Lady.” For 13 the OACAC Family for almost years, she processed the non- 40 years in the OACAC Fis- Federal match “pink sheets,” cal Department. Her desire which is how she got her to achieve and contribute to nickname. She had an eye for what this agency stands for detail and a heart of gold. will never be forgotten.

Cynthia Adams Paulette Garamillo 5/25/57 - 6/8/19 11/4/49 - 12/18/19 Cynthia helped Head Start Paulette is remembered as a children safely get to and kind and caring nurse practi- from home and school for tioner dedicated to women’s seven years. She will be health care. Family Planning fondly remembered for her staff enjoyed working with kind heart. her for many years.

We treasure the time we worked alongside Nancy, Charlotte, Cynthia, and Paulette and remember them thoughtfully. 2019 OACAC In 2019, $18,036.44 in grants were awarded from the OACAC Grant Assistance Fund to agency programs to help fill the programmatic gaps in Grants Awarded need for services not funded by federal or state money.

Head Start received CSBG received $5,688.44 for buy supplies for both $3,000 to provide needed the Greene County and Lawrence County Back to preventative and School Fairs; to facilitate the “Within My Reach” restorative dental work workshop in Webster County; and to pay for back- to enrolled Head Start ground checks for the new TKNO project. children. Weatherization received $3,000 to provide home repairs following weatherization services.

Foster Grandparent Program Family Planning received received $2,106 to provide meals to $4,242 to pay for needed income eligible volunteers medications and HPV testing. 5

Foster Grandparent Program Seniors providing one-on-one support to children Service Area Foster Grandparent volunteers are role models, mentors, and friends to Barry County children with exceptional needs. The program Christian County provides a way for volunteers age 55 and older to stay active by serving Dade County children and youth in their communities. Dallas County Douglas County Foster Grandparent volunteers: Greene County • Assist with tutoring, therapy, development of fine motor skills, and Laclede County other classroom activities Lawrence County • Help youth with problem solving, learning respect, communication, Polk County good study habits, and traditional academic skills Stone County • Focus on reading and literacy skills using games, teacher-supplied Taney County worksheets, student reading and writing assignments Texas County • Provide school-based mentoring for youth ages 8-16 Webster County Wright County

“I went to the pharmacy to pick up medications when I saw Sharing a Smile one of the little girls from my site. I said “Hi” to her. The little girls face lit up and she screamed “Grandma Connie!” and gave me a hug.

The girls mother told me she had been wondering who Grandma was because she talks about Grandma constantly. The child’s grandmother lives a couple states away so the mother was confused.

It’s heartwarming to know the impact I make with the children and to know how much my presence of just being there with them means to the children.” - Grandma Connie from Buffalo, MO

Mentoring Impact Grandma GiGi and Papa Gene are • 348 students showed improved academic Foster Grandparent volunteers from Branson, MO who love being and performance in literacy and/or math working with the children. • 70 at-risk students were provided emotional support, “We need more grandpa’s in this companionship, and socialization program. Do you realize how many • 18 youth maintained a mentoring relationship with a of these children are here without a positive male role model in their lives? Foster Grandparent for the school year It’s amazing the impact I have with the • 49 children in Head Start demonstrated gains in social children when I just show up day to day to be with them.” and/or emotional development - Papa Gene 8 Head Start/Early Head Start Program School readiness for children and families OACAC Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood and family development services to children from birth to five years old, pregnant women, and families. The goal is school readiness, which includes: • Developmental domains of approaches to learning • Social-emotional and physical development • Language and literacy • Math, science, and health • Creative arts • Family engagement in the child’s education • Personal and family goal setting • Demonstration of learning as a lifelong process Extending Children’s Head Start For A Lifetime

Students at Grant 1 & 2 enjoyed reading and doing a finger play with Dr. Sarah Shevchuk, principal of McGregor Elementary. Her visit was during Head Start Awareness and Principal’s Month. When Head Start Programs and Public Schools work together, they extend children’s “head start” for a lifetime!

In 2018-2019, more than 39% Conscious Discipline of Head Start teaching staff held a Bachelor’s or Master’s During the 2018-2019 school year, OACAC Head degree in Early Childhood Start launched Conscious Discipline as its Trauma- Education or a related field. Informed Care approach. More than 55% of staff are Head Start hosted three 2-day training events for current or former Head Start staff and community partners including 28 public parents (193 of 350 staff). school staff to begin building a strong foundation in Conscious Discipline. Demographics 2018-2019 Budget HS EHS Salaries 51% Conscious Discipline uses the “Brain States” model Fringe Benefits 15% to understand behavior and create a safe environ- Funded Enrollment 800 186 Other 15% ment in which relationships can begin to help Actual Enrollment 800 186 Supplies 7% heal the wounds caused by toxic stress and Total # Children Served 1,007 276 Indirect 6% % Eligible by Income 96% 98% Equipment 4% past trauma. % Enrolled Over-Income 4% 2% Maintenance and 2% Medical Homes 100% 89% Renovation (Minor) Dental Homes 100% 89% 9 Housing Assistance Program Safe, decent, affordable housing

The OACAC Housing Assistance Program has administered the HUD tenant-based Section 8 program since 1978, beginning as the Dallas County Public Housing Agency.

This program is administered in the OACAC 10-county service area with the exception of inside Springfield city limits, served by HAS Properties.

The program helps income-eligible households who are approved for the program pay part of their rent in a privately owned house, apartment or mobile home which is safe, decent and sanitary. The rental unit must also be determined to be rent reasonable based on comparable unassisted units in the area.

The demand for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program remains strong in the 10-county service area with wait time on the waiting list of approximately two to two and a half years. With Gratitude

HUD Shelter Plus Care – Homeless and Disabled “I am very grateful for OACAC! • Branson area - Stone/Taney Counties, Springfield area - When I moved from Arkansas to Greene, Christian, Webster Counties • Funds provided by Missouri Department of Mental Health Branson, MO, the transition was (DMH) very easy due to OACAC Housing DMH Rental Assistance Program (RAP) – Disabled Assistance and Housing Program • Available in ten counties, including the city of Springfield staff who did a fabulous job of assisting me in getting everything filled out. The staff was prompt Collaborating With Property Owners and well informed. The need for decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing con- tinues to grow in our communities. We welcome property own- I am on disability and OACAC ers with modestly priced rental housing in our service area who would like to participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher made it possible for me to live on Program. my own in my own place. Since I The program is the Housing CHOICE Voucher Program. The family got married, I am no longer with an active voucher chooses where they wish to live. We are receiving assistance, but I want to happy to offer a list of prospective property owners who agree to have their information provided to voucher holders who are remain active with OACAC searching for housing, but the final choice rests with the voucher because at our age (60’s) we never holder and property owner. know when we may need help Property owners are responsible for screening prospective renters. again. Once a match is made, the renter will contact OACAC to do a final determination if the home they have chosen can be approved and if so, an inspection of the property will be scheduled. Thanks to EVERYONE at OACAC Those interested in working with the OACAC Housing Program for making this possible! You are can access information by calling (417) 864-3444 or visiting the greatly appreciated!” Housing page of the OACAC website: www.oac.ac. -Housing Recipient 10 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Assisting low-income households who have an energy related crisis

Energy Assistance • A one-time payment with winter heating costs • Applicants must apply for Energy Assistance before being considered for the Energy Crisis Intervention Program • The program runs from October - March • Eligibility is based on household size and income

Energy Crisis Intervention Program • Utility assistance to alleviate energy-related crises • The winter program operates from November - May • Applicants must have a notice of termination, had services terminated, or be a COD propane customer • The summer program provides electric- ity assistance only from June - September

Project SHARE Help keep them warm • A City Utilities program in partnership with OACAC • Helps seniors and families keep their utilities on • Contributions to Project SHARE may be made by adding a donation to a City Utilities payment or online via the City Utilities website • The program runs January - May

Thank You, Everyone 2018 Missouri Profile Who received LIHEAP assistance across the Serving 21,918 households, keeping them warm in the state? • Households with an elderly family year 2019, makes me proud of the staff in the OACAC member: 30% LIHEAP Department. Working long hours and at • Households with a young child: 20% • Households with a disabled member: times the weekends just to make sure our people had 51% utilities. • Households with any vulnerable member: 76% • Heating Assistance served 104,128 While processing applications for OACAC households, households with a reported average benefit of $265. LIHEAP staff also helped Kansas City in 2019, • Winter Crisis Assistance served 45,799 processing 1,965 households for Energy Assistance and households with a reported average benefit of $735. 458 households for Winter Crisis. This was a highlight • Summer Crisis Assistance served and something important that happened to better 36,309 households with a reported average benefit of $253. serve the people. Thank you everyone, for a good year. • Weatherization Assistance served 1,294 households with a calculated average benefit of $4,869. Tommie OACAC LIHEAP Director http://bit.ly/30XkApQ

Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency services for homeowners and renters The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the energy burden on low- income residents by installing cost-effective energy efficiency measures and ensuring health and safety.

Weatherization services include: • Insulation of attic, floors and walls • Weather stripping • Repairs to doors and windows • Gas heating systems and appliances tested for safety and efficiency • Air sealing

Benefits include: • Reduced energy usage • Increased energy efficiency of the home • Long-term energy savings Low Cost Energy Tips • Seal around doors and windows with weather-strip and caulk. • Seal around electric wiring penetrations, plumbing pipes, ducting and light fixtures that go through the ceiling, floor or walls. • Keep your fireplace damper closed tightly when not in use. • Install water saving showerheads and faucet aerators. • Wash laundry in cold water whenever possible. This can save between 20 and 40 cents per Happy At Home load. Line dry laundry to keep from using energy for the dryer and increasing the temperature Prior to having my home weatherized my average winter gas in the home during the cooling bill hovered around $200/300.00 a month. After insulating season. • Set water temperature on water my home and installing a 96% efficiency furnace, my highest heater to no higher than 120 bill has been around $67.00. My house is so warm and I’m degrees. • Vacuum your refrigerator’s really grateful for this program. -Sheri condenser coils at least once a year. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the • Keep your refrigerator temperature at 37 to 40 degrees, improvements that you have made to my home. Overall, this and freezer at 0 degrees. experience has been a dream come true. It is such a • Turn off and unplug television, stereos and computer when not wonderful feeling to know that my grandkids will be warm using them. and cozy this winter as well as cool in the summer. I have no • When you do have to replace an appliance, look for energy complaints whatsoever and I tell everyone that they should efficient appliances with the apply for the Weatherization Program. - Tammie Energy Star label. 13 OACAC Funding 10/1/18 - 9/30/19 HEAD START 17,468,473 Program Year: 9/1 - 8/31 Funding Sources: U.S. Department of Health and HHS (Fed) 12,819,324 Human Services; Office of Head Start; Administration for Children and Families USDA (Fed) 620,506 Other Grants 0 Policy Council: Board composed of 21 members; 12 parents, eight community Fee Income 653,087 representatives, and one Area Board of Director’s representative Guidelines: Other Income 62,809 100% of poverty or below Inkind 3,312,747

HOUSING ASSISTANCE 3,172,022 Program Year: 7/1 - 6/30 Funding Sources: U.S. Department of Housing HUD SECTION 8 (Fed) 2,577,971 and Urban Development; Missouri Department of Mental Health Guidelines: DMH - HUD (Fed) 276,367 Other Grants 0 Maximum gross income is 50% Area Media Income. Fee Income 281,011 Other Income 36,673

ECIP/LIHEAP 3,123,375 Program Year: 10/1 - 9/30 Funding: U.S. Department of Health and Human LIHEAP (Fed) 3,123,375 Services; and the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Divi- Utilicare (State) 0 Other Income 0 sion Guidelines: 135% of poverty or below Budget: 90% Direct Services, 10% Administration

CSBG CENTERS 2,511,784 Program Year: 10/1 - 9/30 Funding: U.S. Department of Health and Human CSBG (Fed) 1,806,956 Services; Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division; Senior Citizen Grants (County Taxes) 116,701 Other Grants 321,996 Community Services Block Grant Guidelines: 125% of poverty or below Other Income 266,131

WEATHERIZATION 1,654,583 Program Year: 7/1 - 6/30 Funding: U.S. Department of Energy, Missouri US DOE / MO DED (Fed) 565,228 LIHEAP (Fed) 740,159 Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Department of Economic MHDC HERO (Fed) 0 Development, Division of Energy, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CDBG (Fed) 35,191 Program (LIHEAP), Empire Electric Company, Missouri Gas Energy, City Utilities, Utilicare (State) 0 City of Springfield, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. Guidelines: 200% of Other Grants 138,718 Fee Income 139,349 poverty or below Other Income 35,938

FAMILY PLANNING 775,637 Program Year: 4/1 - 3/31 Funding: U.S. Department of Health and Human MFHC Title X 418,942 Other Grants 0 Services through the Missouri Family Health Council, Inc., Missouri Health Net, Fee Income 61,930 Patient Fees Guidelines: Fees for medical services and contraceptives are on a Other Income 79,512 sliding scale based on income and family size Inkind 215,253

FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM 354,132 Program Year: 4/1 - 3/31 Funding: Corporation for National & Corp for National/Community Service 273,174 Community Service, Grants Guidelines: Low-income seniors age 55+, 200% Other Grants 23,973 Other Income 15,982 of the poverty guideline Inkind 41,003

AGENCY FUNDS 142,563 PROJECT SHARE 100,285 Other Income 142,563 Other Income 100,285

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 8,103 EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER 74,635 Fee Income 4,000 DHS (Fed) 74,635 Other Income 4,103

TOTAL 29,385,592

In-kind represents the amount reported internally that is required by the funding source, and does not match financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 14 Our thanks to these generous • Norman Abrams • Network for Good donors who supported our • Pasta Express • Old Missouri Bank • Perkins • Ozark Bank communities with monetary and • Phillis Fox • Peter and Kristine Sedat in-kind gifts to OACAC programs • Regal-Beloit • Pitch Pizza & Pub and projects in 2019. • Relics Event Center • Quilting for Charity • Southside Missionary Baptist • Randy Alberhasky Church • Scooter’s Coffee Activist ($5,000+) • Springfield Cardinals • Shannon Scott • Encore & More • Springfield Greene County Park • Sheckler Insurance Board • Simply Delicious Catering Advocate ($2,500-$4,999) • SRC Holdings Corporation • Sindy and Darrel Mayberry • Brentwood Christian Church • Teamsters Hall • Tomasita Trammell • Carl and Barbara Rosenkranz • The Hodges Group, Inc • Tunas Christian Church • Charlie & Mary Beth O’Reilly • Tim Prater • US Bank Family Foundation • United Health Care • Wheaton United Methodist • CoBank • Wright Chapel Church • Comprehensive Health Mgmt • First Baptist Church Believer ($250 -$499) Ally ($100-$249) • George Mulderink • 417 Taphouse • Allene Patterson • Kraft Heinz Foods Company • Agnes Nelson • Anita Clark • Missouri Care • Andie Borgerding DBA Focus • Anne and John Schaub • Simmons Bank Photography • Bank of Bolivar • Southwest Electric Cooperative • Arvest Bank • Bank of Sullivan • Walmart Foundation • Bambino’s • Beautiful Fight Woodworking • Bank of Sullivan • Buffalo High School Campaigner ($1,000-$2,499) • Big Dog Screenprinting • Buffalo Reflex • Aldersgate United Methodist • Bricktown Brewery • Caryn Mackie • Bright Futures • Burley Johnson • Casey’s General Stores • Bunny Nyberg Trust, UTA • Cassidy United Methodist • Cassville Public Library • Calvary Missionary Baptist Women • CDS Buffalo Property Mgmt LLC Church • Cassville Fire Protection District • Coyle Supply, Inc. • Charity Christian Church • Central Crossing Senior Center • Darlene Swanson • Dade County Men’s Civic Club • Chris Grant c/o Platinum Plus • David and Alice Cupps • David Hostetler Productions • David and Delana Pachmayr • DBO Ozarks • Christian Church CWF • Dennis and Linda Dibben • First Baptist Church • CiCi’s Pizza • Diane Anthony • FWSGF LLC • CMH • Diane Bauer • Greenfield Elementary School • Dairy Queen • Dickerson Park Zoo • Harry and Susan Hom • Dale Hartwell • Donald & Cecile Watson • Jenny Keene • Dallas County Community • Downstream Casino Resort • Missouri Neon Church • Emmanuel Baptist Church • O’Bannon Bank • Dan and Georgiana Kenney • Faith and Hope Freewill Baptist • Peck’s Insurance & Financial • Dill Dairy Church Services • Emmanuel Baptist Church • Fazoli’s • Peggy O’Neal • First Baptist Church • First Independent Bank • Power 96.5/Summit Media • First Christian Church • Great Southern Bank • Ron and Cyndi Douglas • First State Bank • H & R Block Foundation • Freedom Bank • Hope Campbell • Scott Houston • Georgia Mac’s • Jennifer and Robert Olson • Sunset Drive In Theatre • Gloria Asmussen • Jennifer Weter • Tri-Lakes Marine • Home Court Advantage, Inc. • Joann Jackson • Hy-Vee • Karla Woods Crusader ($500-$999) • Irene Mitchell • Leslie Fankhauser • Community Foundation of the • Jimmy John’s • Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Ozarks • Liberty Press Cantina • Finnegan’s Wake • Lindsey Dumas-Bell and Chris Bell • Masterminds of Business • John Mott • Lockwood United Methodist • MFA Cassville • Kiwanis Club of Bolivar Church • MFA Incorporated • Little Caesars • Louis Mitchell • Missouri College of Cosmetology • Lucky’s Market • Mid Missouri Bank • Mt. Vernon Community • Lynette Myers • Mike Watson Foundation • Mary Courtney • Nancy Masner • Nimmo Insurance

15 • O’Bannon Bank • Dan Harter • NRO • Oak Star Bank • Danielle Walts • Oak Star Bank • Our Savior Lutheran Church • David Paul DDS • Old Missouri Bank • Ozarks Community Health Center • Debi Reaka • Oxford Healthcare • Patricia Squires • Dickerson Park Zoo • Pat McKinley • Peggy Shirk • Dinah Farrell • Patricia Ann Boyce • Petsway, Inc. • Dire Knead Massage Therapy • Penni Cole • Ralph Satterfield • Discovery Center • Pizza House • Roark Family Health • Dugas Chiropractic Clinic • Prime Cut • Robert Niles • E.S. Construction Eldon • Ray Leach • Ross’s Floor Covering Swartzentruber • Ray’Shionne Smith • School of Metaphysics • Elaine’s Salon • Rebecca Hedrick • Security Bank • Elizabeth Plappert • Rhonda Wallace • Silver Dollar City • Emily Geraghty • Richard Hoppers • Silver Lining Consignment • Emily Jenkins • Robert’s Barber Shop • State Farm Insurance • Family Barber • Russel Abstract • Terry Evans • Farmer’s Insurance • Saint Patrick Catholic Church • The Dutton Theater • Flat Creek Realty • Samuel Ramsey • Todd Steinmann • Gereon Brownsberger • Sandra Rogers • Vic’s Pastries • Gloria Asmussen • Security Title, LLC. • Western Finance • Grand Country Music Hall • Sharon Baptist Church • Whitney Spiegel • Grass Roots Garden Center and • Skylar Walker Gifts • Sonic Drive In Friend ($1-$99) • Greenfield FFA • Springfield Escape Room • 4 State Vapors • Guesthouse Market • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church • ABC Motors • Hale’s Fireworks • State Farm Insurance • Angie Snyder • Hampton Lawn & Garden • Strawberry Fields • Auto Zone of Monett • Happy Nails • Subway • Bad Guy Down Training • Hard Luck Dinner • Susan Flores • Baldknobbers Jamboree Show • Hasimi Japanese • Susan Peden • Barbara Coats • Hip Pocket Pizza LLC • Taco Bell • Best Western Plus • Hodge Podge Paisley by Nancy • Tammy Hinrich • Big Baldy’s BBQ • Holt Monument • Tammy Sandifer • Bobby Dardenne • Hometown Pharmacy • The Wheelhouse • Bolivar Tax and Financial Services • Hoover and Associated Real • US Bank • Bowles Insurance Estate • Walmart • Brandon Frieze • Houn Dog Barber Shop • Wommack Monument Co • Branson IMAX • Itty Bitty City • Woods Supermarket • Breakfast Nook • James & Lora Ashworth • Candy Hudson • Janie Fralin Our thanks, as well, to the • Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home • Janita Breedlove volunteers who provided 243,525 • Carroll Adams • Jennifer Mylenbusch • Cash Saver • Jesse Weiser hours helping strengthen our • Cassville Bowl • Jo Ellen Godfrey mission of alleviating the causes • Cassville United Methodist • Jodie McCrickard and conditions of poverty in the Church • Journagan’s True Value Hardware • Catrina Thomas • Joy Rothdiener Ozarks. • Central Sheet Metal • Kansas City Royals Baseball • Chapman’s Furniture • Kathy Jo Brown Volunteers served in schools, with • Charles Burbridge • Kathy Moore food distribution, at Head Start • Chelsie Lawrence • Kitrina Smith • Cody Willis • L & M Athletics Centers, on boards, and helped • Comic Cave • Lena Hammond with Poverty Simulations. They • Country Junction • Les Ford gave time as mentors, taught • Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance • Los Hermanos workshops, supported the success • CS Deckard • Lynna Ranae Rathmann • Curly Que Barbeque • Maple Street Grill of special events, and much more. • Custom Insurance Advisors • Marshfield Greenhouse • Cy Bortner • Mazzio’s Pizza • Dade County Library • McAlister’s Deli • Dallas County Farmers • Meeks Building Center Foundation • Miller Senior Center • Dan and Debbie Dryer • Morgan Ross

16 Executive Director Human Resources Director Greene County Center Carl Rosenkranz Caryn Mackie Phone 417-447-0554 417-864-3492 417-873-3393 Fax 417-832-0303 [email protected] [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 560 N. Stewart, Ste. A Family Planning Program Director Information Technology Director Springfield, MO 65802 Diane Anthony Adam Dixon 417-864-3410 417-873-3341 Lawrence County Neighborhood [email protected] [email protected] Center Phone 417-678-5031 Foster Grandparent Program Director Executive Assistant Fax 417-413-2705 Debbie Young Lena Hammond e-mail: [email protected] 417-873-3350 417-864-3491 203 S. Washington, Ste. A [email protected] [email protected] Aurora, MO 65605

Head Start Program Director HR Administrative Assistant Polk County Community Center Kimberly Shinn-Brown Vickie Waggoner Phone 417-326-6276 417-864-3435 417-864-3493 Fax 417-777-7748 [email protected] [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 2110 S. Springfield, Bldg 2, Unit B Head Start Program Assistant Director Resource Development Manager Bolivar, MO 65613 Diane Bauer Lindsey Dumas-Bell 417-864-3456 417-873-3375 Stone County Neighborhood Center [email protected] [email protected] Phone 417-739-1130 Fax 417-739-1133 Housing Assistance Program Director CSBG NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS e-mail: [email protected] Nancy Masner 15060 Business 13 South, Ste. 11 Barry County Neighborhood Center 417-864-3440 Branson West, MO 65737 Phone 417-847-2140 [email protected] Fax 417-847-2172 Taney County Neighborhood Center e-mail: [email protected] LIHEAP Program Director Phone 417-239-1882 700 E Hwy. 248 Tommie Trammell Fax 417-239-3833 Cassville, MO 65625 417-873-3330 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 610 South 6th St., Ste. 202 Christian County Neighborhood Branson, MO 65616 Center CSBG Neighborhood/Community Phone 417-581-7631 Centers Program Director Webster County Neighborhood Center Fax 417-581-4837 Jennifer Olson Phone 417-859-4589 e-mail: [email protected] 417-873-3381 Fax 417-859-4094 P.O. Box 416 | 204 East Elm [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Ozark, MO 65721 50 York Drive, Suite 8 CSBG Neighborhood/Community Marshfield, MO 65706 Dade County Neighborhood Center Centers Program Assistant Director Phone 417-637-2701 Skylar Walker ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Fax 417-413-2899 417-873-3377 e-mail: [email protected] OACAC Central Office [email protected] 2 North Main Phone 417-862-4314 Greenfield, MO 65661 Fax 417-864-3499 Weatherization Program Director TDD 417-864-3495 Todd Steinmann Dallas County Neighborhood Center 215 S. Barnes Avenue 417-865-7797 Phone 417-345-7964 Springfield, MO 65802 [email protected] Fax 417-345-4171 e-mail: [email protected] Weatherization Office Fiscal Officer 413 S. Maple Phone 417-865-7797 Ken Waugh Buffalo, MO 65622 Fax 417-865-7542 417-873-3380 2643 W. College Road [email protected] Springfield, MO 65802 The 2019 OACAC Annual Report was compiled by Lindsey Dumas-Bell, Resource Development Manager 17