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Our Mission

To meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.

The Power of One Moment

At Care to Learn, we know small moments of kindness matter. They help children feel hopeful, excited, and proud because they don’t have to worry about going without. 

Join us as we support schools across the state of Missouri and show every child that school is a place where they can truly belong. 

News and Updates

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News

Care to Learn Names Vice President of Chapter Services

January 13 | Andrea Harp

Long-time Care to Learn employee, Melissa Rea, was promoted to Vice President of Chapter Services this January.

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5 Ways to Help Students Thrive This Year

January 6

Whether it’s with a group, business, or on your own, there are so many ways to get involved and support the local students this year! Find out more.

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Mission Moment: Brooke Gives Back

December 9

This winter, we are grateful for Brooke. She is a long-time Care to Learn supporter who donates brand new winter coats (70+ of them, in fact) to students who need them most.

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Three Moments that Made Us Tear Up

November 19

A look at the small acts of kindness that change everything for students, reminding them that they are supported, seen, and able to feel a true sense of belonging at school.

Upcoming Events

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Sep 10

School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights 2026

Are you ready for it? Care to Learn’s 5th Annual School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights is set for Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Featured Partners

We’re able to meet the needs of more students every year because of our generous partners. Our local partners and sponsors support our mission by providing financial or in-kind donations, working with us on specific events, or helping to spread the word about Care to Learn.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you or your company. Contact us today and we will follow up.

Community Partners

  1. Arvest Bank Arvest Blue Logo 2024
  2. Bass Pro Shops logo Bass Pro logo
  3. Lacie & Roger Clark Lacie Roger Clark logo
  4. Central Bank & Trust Central Bank 2025 Stacked
  5. Community Foundation of the Ozarks Community Foundation of the Ozarks logo
  6. CoxHealth CoxHealth logo
  7. DMP DMP logo
  8. Edward Jones Edward Jones logo
  9. Mercy Mercy logo
  10. Pam & Mike Lowry Pam Mike Lowry Stacked
  11. Pitt Technology Group Pitt Technology Group logo
  12. Reliable Toyota Reliable toyota logo plate
  13. SGC Foodservice SGC Foodservice Logo

Community Supporters

  1. Brokate Janitorial logo Brokate Janitorial logo
  2. Elite Promotions Elite promotions logo
  3. Glenstone Square Glenstone Square logo
  4. Miller Commerce logo Miller Commerce logo
  5. Mostly Serious logo Mostly Serious logo
  6. SRC Holdings Corporation SRC Holdings Corporation logo
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Be a Helping Hand

Everyone has the power to be a Helping Hand. When you lend a hand, you are helping students all across Missouri access the critical health, hunger, and hygiene resources they need to succeed in school.

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