C.A.C.T.U.S. is an entirely volunteer local nonprofit organization run by a Board of Directors.  C.A.C.T.U.S. relies on donations of school supplies and cash from businesses, organizations, churches, and individuals as well as fundraising efforts.  Many students throughout Pettis County, Missouri receive school supplies and backpacks each August before the beginning of school.  Supplies are available for K-12 students in public or private schools as well as homeschool students. C.A.C.T.U.S. also provides supplies to schools during the school year at the request of counselors or social workers.

Board of Directors

C.A.C.T.U.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors meets as needed on the first Tuesday of some months at 5:30 p.m.

Cara Barth-Fagan
​Mary Beatty
Olivia Harrison
Larrie Kozko
Diana Nichols
Linda Semler
Warren Semler
Chris Smith (President)


Mary Jo Sartin (Director)






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