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OACAC Receives Donation from City of Branson

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation has received a donation from the City of Branson to help weatherize homes.

The Branson Board of Aldermen recently approved the donation of 6,144 square feet of insulation made from locally recycled glass.

The city won a truckload of insulation in 2016 when it was named “Glass Recycling Program of the Year” by Ripple Glass of Kansas City.  Branson has used the insulation in 10 city buildings, which city officials say saved taxpayers thousands of dollars.

But it wasn’t able to use all the insulation, so the decision was made to donate it.

OACAC provides a free weatherization program to qualified homeowners and renters. It will distribute the donated insulation to people who apply to the program.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.