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Housing Assistance
The Kitchen | Franciscan Villa
One of The Kitchen, Inc.’s affordable housing communities for income-qualifying persons living at or below 50% of the median income.
Phone: 417-869-5417
Website: To view more information, click here.
The Kitchen | Rare Breed Youth Housing
Provides housing programs for homeless youth ages 17-24
Phone: 417-865-6400
Website: To view more information, click here.
The Kitchen | Rare Breed Outreach Center
Free and confidential services to at-risk and homeless youth ages 13-20 (up to 24 years old, Tuesdays and Thursdays after 6 p.m.).
Build positive relationships and basic needs.
Develop a unique plan for that youth to gain employment, get their basic education, get their mental health stabilized, receive substance abuse treatment, and get into stable housing.
Case management services assist Rare Breed clients to navigate more severe needs, including mental health, substance abuse, employment, education, and short/long-term housing.
Phone: 417-837-1500
Website: To view more information, click here.
The Kitchen l Home at Last
Provides rent assistance, utility assistance, household items, case management, and more for veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Phone: 417-225-7410
Website: To view more information, click here.
Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC)
Helps pay rent for low-income residents so they may live in a house, apartment, or mobile home which is decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable.
Total household income must fall at or below 50% of the Area Median Income.
Phone (Christian County): 417-581-7631
Website: www.oac.ac
OACAC l Housing Assistance
Applicants must be income eligible for placement on the waiting list for assistance. Total household income must fall at or below 50% of the area median income. Social security cards are required.
Phone: 417-862-4314
Website: www.oac.ac
Victory Mission + Ministry
Victory Mission reaches people leaving poverty, equipping them with tools to rebuild their lives and gain independence—because no life is beyond repair.
Services include:
- WorkReady BootCamp - Victory’s WorkReady BootCamp is a week-long training program designed to help you find and maintain meaningful work. 70% of graduates find employment within a week of completing the program.
- Emergency Shelter for Men - Victory’s Emergency Shelter allows men to stay for up to 30 days every six months. For the 30-day duration, residential program fees are waived through scholarship.
- Transitional Shelter for Men - Victory’s Transitional Shelter provides an affordable housing alternative to pay-by-the-week hotels and substandard housing as men transition into a state of independence.
- Restoration for Women and Men - The Restoration Program is a 12-18 month faith-based discipleship program designed to transform lives through a comprehensive approach of developing five key areas of life: spiritual, personal, relational, vocational, and financial.
Email: info@victorymission.com
Phone: 417-864-2200
Address: 1715 N. Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65803
Website: To view more information, click here.
Wood Spring Suites
An extended-stay hotel with three suite layouts for nightly, weekly, or monthly rates. All rooms are pet friendly and have access to an in-room kitchen and laundry services.
Phone: 417-886-8600
Website: To view more information, click here.
One Door
The first number to call to see which shelters may be available and which can take children, teenagers, families, men, or women.
Provides a central point of entry for many of the shelters and shelter-related services in the Greene, Christian, and Webster Continuum of Care geographic area.
Resource directory for other social service organizations.
Phone: 417-225-7499
Website: To view more information, click here.
Lifehouse Crisis Maternity Home
Provides a long-term, comprehensive crisis maternity home to homeless expecting mothers.
Phone: 417-720-4213
Great Circle Empowering Youth: Homeless Teen Program
Provides shelter and critical aftercare services to help meet basic needs for homeless youth ages 10-18 and prepares them for success on the path ahead.
Emergency shelter, job training, life skills, community resources, counseling.
Phone: 417-424-3577
Website: To view more information, click here.
Arbor Suites at the Mall
Provides extended stay services at their hotel.
Phone: 417-887-8383
Website: To view more information, click here.
Safe to Sleep
Provides a temporary shelter for women who are homeless.
Must have an assessment by One Door prior to entering the shelter.
Phone: 417-225-7499
After Hours Phone: 417-761-5555
Red Cross
Provides safe shelter, food, emotional support, health services, and critical relief items to those affected by a disaster.
Phone: 417-832-9500
Website: To view more information, click here.
UNITED WAY 2-1-1
DIAL 211 or visit 211helps.org
Find non-emergency services in your area.
Burrell Behavioral Health Homeless Services
Phone: 417-761-5532
PATH Services Phone: 417-761-5522
Address: 1736 Plantation Dr, Nixa, MO 65714
Great Circle & Empowering Youth
Phone: 417- 865-1646
24-Hour Emergency Helpline: 417-861-4244
Youth Shelter for ages birth-18
Address: 1212 W. Lombard, Springfield, MO 65806
Open 24/7
Isabel’s House
Our mission is to provide immediate refuge to children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. We provide 24/7/365 trauma-informed care, 3 meals and snacks daily, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, transportation to and from school, wellness exams, and so much more. We also work with families to resolve the crisis that they sought services for.
Email: andih@isabelshouse.org
Phone: 417-865-2273
Address: 2750 W. Bennett St. Springfield, MO 65802
Website: To view more information, click here.
Harbor House Domestic Violence Center
Harbor House offers a safe place for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. They provide shelter, food transportation, advocacy and education so that you can break the chain of violence.
Email: cbharborhouse@gmail.com
Phone: 417-739-1846
Address: PO Box 2152 Branson West, MO 65737
Website: To view more information, click here.
Help Give Hope
Rental assistance, utility assistance, car repair, and a Christmas program.
Email: help@helpgivehope.org
Phone: 417-209-7027
Address: 2733 E. Battlefield, Suite 332, Springfield, MO 65804
Website: helpgivehope.org
Salvation Army of Springfield, MO
The Salvation Army of Springfield provides various social service assistance programs for numerous Christian and Greene County residents. Available assistance includes an emergency food pantry, housing and shelter programs, community center programs for children and senior citizens, daily feeding programs, emergency disaster services, worship and spiritual counseling, holiday assistance, and much more.
Email: hollee.ellis@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expy. Springfield, MO 65802
Website: To view more information, click here.
Harmony House
SHELTER, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION
The mission of Harmony House is to provide shelter, advocacy and education to survivors of domestic violence and promote the principle that all individuals have the right to life free of abuse.
Email: info@myharmonyhouse.org
Phone: 417-837-7700
Address: 3404 E. Ridgeview St. Springfield, MO 65804
Website: www.myharmonyhouse.org
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Disaster Assistance
Red Cross
Phone: 417-832-9500
Address: 1835 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802
Emergency Management Agency
Phone: 417-582-5400
Address: 110 E. Elm, #60, Ozark, MO 65721
Christian County Emergency Management
Email: philamtower@christiancountymo.gov
Phone: 417-582-5400
Address: 110 W. Elm St. Ozark, MO 65721
Website: To view more information, click here.
Salvation Army of Springfield, MO
The Salvation Army of Springfield provides various social service assistance programs for numerous Christian and Greene County residents. Available assistance includes an emergency food pantry, housing and shelter programs, community center programs for children and senior citizens, daily feeding programs, emergency disaster services, worship and spiritual counseling, holiday assistance, and much more.
Email: hollee.ellis@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 417-862-5509
Address: 1707 W. Chestnut Expy. Springfield, MO 65802
Website: To view more information, click here.
Mingo Job Corps CCC
Mingo is a job/career training programEmail: odriscoll.erin@jobcorps.orgPhone: 573-222-2579Address: 4253 State Highway T Puxico, MO 63960 -
Internet Access (Free Wi-Fi)
FREE Wi-Fi Available At Ozark Electric Cooperative
Ozark Electric Cooperative has been offering FREE educational Wi-Fi in our parking lots at each of our three offices at Mt. Vernon, Nixa, and Cape Fair, for any student or parents with younger students who wish to use it. There are five dedicated parking spots for wifi use between the hours of 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. There is a banner on the side of each building with the same info and parking signs showing them where to park.
Ozark Electric Cooperative serves electricity to many students’ homes and some of the schools. Students/parents do not have to be served by Ozark Electric Cooperative to come and use the Wi-Fi for FREE! No strings attached.
Website: For more information, click here.
Physical addresses for three local offices:
Location: 2007 N. James River Court (Hwy AA north of Nixa) Nixa, Mo
Location: 10943 Hwy 39 (intersection of Hwys 39 & 174 north side of town) Mt. Vernon, Mo
Location: 7928 State Hwy 76 (just west of the Cape Fair bridge) Cape Fair, Mo
Christian County Library - Nixa Community Branch
Offers free wi-fi and computers to community members. For more information on other locations and hours, click here.
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Internet Access (Businesses That Offer Low-Cost Internet)
There are many companies that offer internet access services at a reduced rate. However, some of these services require pre-qualifications. One of these pre-qualifications may be applying for and approval of the “free/reduced lunch” application, which can be found here: www.nixapublicschools.net/mealassistance
Suddenlink Optimum
Easily transfer your ACP benefit for free internet or mobile service.
If you're already receiving an ACP benefit with another provider, you can easily transfer it to Optimum and save up to $30 a month on Optimum Internet or Mobile service.
As of February 7th, the Federal Government stopped accepting new ACP applications and has not approved additional funding for the ACP. As a result, the program may end in the coming months, possibly as early as April 2024. While the outcome of the ACP is beyond our control, Optimum is fully committed to providing you with affordable internet options to keep you connected. We will keep you informed as information from the Federal Government becomes available.
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Utility Assistance
OACAC Christian Co Neighborhood Center
Phone: 417-581-7631
Address: PO Box 416 / 204 E Elm St., Ozark, MO 65721
OACAC - LIHEAP
Phone: 417-864-3460
Address: 215 S Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Help Give Hope
Rental assistance, utility assistance, car repair, and a Christmas program.
Email: help@helpgivehope.org
Phone: 417-209-7027
Address: 2733 E. Battlefield, Suite 332, Springfield, MO 65804
Website: helpgivehope.org
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This page was designed for our families who need a little extra assistance.
If a non-profit organization or group/organization that offers select services for our students would like to become a resource for our families that provides assistance for students and/or their families, please email quicknews@nixaschools.net.
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