A Coat for Chloe
December 13 | Andrea Harp
When the weather turned chilly, one student started visiting the school nurse's office instead of going outside. It didn't take long for the nurse to find out what was really going on.
You Can Be A Helping Hand
Everyone has the power to be a helping hand. When you reach out, you are showing a child they are seen, cared for, and loved. Join us as we meet health, hunger, and hygiene needs and support schools all across the state of Missouri.
Our Mission
To meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.
Our Impact
Helping Every Child Succeed
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.
News and Updates
From Our CEO: Thank You, Mrs. Hargis
November 26
"At 8 years old, I couldn’t read. I was so far behind academically that my parents did not think I would make it to 3rd grade....But, I had an incredible teacher." Care to Learn CEO shares a touching story of a teacher who made a lasting impact in her life.
Creepy Crawlies: The Day We Got Lice
October 31
"When she leaned over to color her paper, my stomach dropped. Something was crawling in her hair." Care to Learn staff member, Andrea, details the value of having access to local resources when emergent situations like this arise.
Your 2024 School Soirée Play-by-Play
September 17
School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights was a record night. Relive some of our favorite moments (including a video recap) from the evening and join us in counting down until the next one!
Upcoming Events
Oct 2
School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights
Our 3rd Annual Care to Learn School Soirée was a RECORD breaking night! See event highlights and join us for 2025!
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
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Arvest Bank
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Bass Pro Shops logo
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Lacie & Roger Clark
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks
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CoxHealth
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DMP
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Edward Jones
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Mercy
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Pam & Mike Lowry
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Pitt Technology Group
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Reliable Toyota
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SGC Foodservice
Community Supporters
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Brokate Janitorial logo
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Elite Promotions
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Glenstone Square
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Miller Commerce logo
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Mostly Serious logo
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SRC Holdings Corporation
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.