A coat. A meal. A pair of glasses. Simple things like these often stand between a child and their ability to learn. Care to Learn partners with schools and community members to fill these gaps and help keep students focused on what matters most.
We sat down with Duane Cox (Principal), Brittany Groves (Counselor), and Madeline Hill (Social Worker) to hear more about how Care to Learn has impacted their day-to-day interactions with students, and what it means to them. Warning, you're going to want to grab a tissue.
To meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.
Our Impact
In 2008, Care to Learn started as a charity in Springfield, MO, with one goal: To fill the gaps for students in the areas of health, hunger, and hygiene and to help kids living in poverty. What started out as one school partnership has now expanded to 40+ communities and counting.
May 22 | Andrea Harp
Earlier this year Jack was a high school student in a local Missouri school district without a safe place to sleep. Now, he’s officially a graduate and on to a bigger and brighter future, thanks to the help of a caring school leader named Maggie.*
March 27
$200 means a lot — especially if you are a middle or high school student. That's why Care to Learn wanted to find a special way for Springfield Public Schools staff to give this money to 150 students who needed a little extra boost.
February 15
An electric toothbrush. Sparkly pink shoes. Camo pants. A brand new pillow. These are just some of the purchases made on February 3, at Care to Learn’s 9th Annual Shop with a Hero event. Take a peek at some of the other key highlights from one of our favorite days of the year.
February 7
Deodorant may not seem like much; but to one teen, it was everything. One intentional act of love brought him to tears.
Aug 13
Come take a peek at our new office space. We'd love to share it with you!
Sep 12
Game On! We can’t wait for our 3rd Annual Care to Learn School Soirée on September 12, 2024. Will you join us?
Sep 23
Ozark Chapter
Join us for the Ozark Care to Learn Classic! Lunch at 11:30 AM. Meet on the Green at 12:30 PM. Tee off at 1:00 PM.
Sep 28
Nixa Chapter
Join us for the 8th annual Boots & Bling fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 28th 2024.
Oct 19
St. Charles Chapter
Join us for the Care to Learn - St. Charles 7th Gala on Saturday, October 19, 2024!
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.
Show you care by helping students to learn. You can support the Care to Learn mission and help kids all across the state be successful in school.