OACAC (Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation) has a mission to provide a better quality of life for those in Southwest Missouri, through a variety of initiatives.
On Monday, Taney County OACAC helped make one resident's life much better by handing her the keys to a new-to-her vehicle. Cherity Moss, a resident of the Branson area, was able to drive away in a 2008 Ford Escape four-wheel drive.
"We had an individual in the community who donated this vehicle. We were able to do intakes," said Rich Thompson, Supervisor at Taney County OACAC. "When we help people, we do intakes, and they were able to say they were interested to be in this drawing. We had a random drawing and Cherity's name came up. We are very excited about this.
A total of 17 people entered the drawing
"Those entering just had to meet our criteria for OACAC, which is below 200% of the National Poverty Level," said Thompson.
Cherity was overwhelmed with the news that she was the winner of the vehicle.
"It was exciting, but it made me cry because God blesses us in so many ways," said Moss, who has been a resident of the Branson area for the past eight years. "I have six children, and right now we've been putting $500 aside just to pay taxis to get everybody around when we have emergencies or doctors’ appointments. Now I will be able to get them to their doctors' appointments."
Moss shared her appreciation with OACAC for helping her dream of owning a vehicle come true.
Said Moss, "I can't give them enough thanks. They've helped me every time I've needed them."
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