Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Nixa was established in 2009 as the 4th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Nixa School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Nixa Chapter has a robust food backpack program.
The Care to Learn - Nixa Chapter also hosts an annual fundraising event known as Boots & Bling to raise funds for the Care to Learn mission.
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Key Facts
Care to Learn - Nixa
- $591,720.99 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 164,378 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $3.60 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Annie Zimmerman
Annie is the Chapter Liaison for the Care to Learn - Nixa Chapter and has served in this role since 2013. She is also the Physical Education Teacher and Head High School Volleyball Coach for the Nixa School District. One of her favorite memories with Care to Learn was, “seeing the reaction from a high school boy when he received a new pair of shoes.”
As Liaison for the Nixa Chapter, Annie works within the Nixa School District to ensure students’ basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Nixa continues its mission.
Jackie Barger
Leah Callahan
Tricia Chapman
Nicole Gier
Clay Hanna
Katie Hoesch
Jennifer Huff
Andrea Hughes
Kevin Kopp
Dr. Gearl Loden
Liz Massengale
Zac Rantz
Heath Silvey
Sarah Strecker
Jayne Young
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Nixa works with Nixa School District to fill these health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students:
HEALTH
Doctor appointments
Dental care
Eye exam and glasses
Hearing services/equipment
Mental health services
Pest control services
Prescription assistance
HUNGER
Weekend food bags (Pre K – 6th)
Food pantry (7th – 12th)
Classroom snacks
Grocery vouchers
HYGIENE
Clothing/Shoe voucher
Shampoo/Soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine products
Lice treatments
Laundry detergent
Laundry vouchers
Household cleaning supplies
The Nixa Chapter provides weekend food backpacks to students in need every Friday. Backpacks included shelf-stable essentials and including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items to help students.
Upcoming Events
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