Springfield Business Journal_2019-08-23

Through generous giving, donors have helped: Provide school supplies for 200 kids and teens across Greene County Update the Bolivar Broadway Early Head Start playground Provide home repairs following weatherization services Ensure Foster Grandparents receive a healthy lunch when volunteering in schools and facilities serving children Purchase HPV screening tests for 88 patients aged 30+ at 100% poverty and below, helping detect the virus that causes cervical cancer 986 children were enrolled in Head Start/Early Head Start, receiving early childhood education, health, nutrition, and whole family support 592 households were enrolled in the Housing Assistance Program, ensuring safe, affordable housing 22,320 emergency fuel and utility payments were made 2,882 Family Planning provided patients with quality, affordable reproductive health care 428 children across the Ozarks, helping youth improve their social and emotional development 70 Foster Grandparent volunteers 2,480 focused on money management, parenting, landlord/tenant laws; mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and more Participants attended Life Skills classes 100% of donations stay in the Ozarks and all the money donated is used for services to support people of all ages through OACAC programs and projects. Contact : Lindsey Dumas-Bell | ldumas-bell@oac.ac | (417) 873-3375