Community Outreach Ministries

The Ozark Arts Council is a cultural treasure created with and sustained by money, labor, materials, and support from the entire community in pursuing its Mission: To enrich lives by promoting the arts in Harrison and North Arkansas through exhibitions, performances, and education. The primary means for fulfilling this mission is through the OAC’s ownership and operation of the historic Read more...

OUR VISION OAI works with Communities, Organizations, and Residents throughout the South Central Ozarks in order to make sure that: The opportunity and resources are present for individuals and families to move from poverty to self-sufficiency. Ensure all citizens are empowered to realize their full potential and participate in decisions that affect them and improve their lives. Communities mobilize broad partnerships involving Read more...

A place where people who are struggling in any area of life come together in community and have access the resources they need. At Life Change SWMO we believe as Paul said in his letter to the Corinthians: “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together” We accomplish this by offering a variety Read more...

There are 655 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across the United States. When seniors need help within our communities, we are the first call. We encourage, coordinate, and deliver community-based services that link local, public, private, voluntary, and corporate resources. In Missouri, there are 10 AAAs, each serving a different region of the state. We serve Region 1 which includes Read more...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death, yet suicide doesn’t get anywhere near the research funding given to other leading causes. We Read more...