Locally, many children experience poverty. As one team we can come together to meet their health, hunger, and hygiene needs and help students feel like they belong.
With one helping hand, you can impact a child's life forever.
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.
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.
March 5 | Andrea Harp
Game Changers. Life Savers. Helping Hands Partners. Our friends at Mercy Springfield know how to make an impact and have fun while doing it. Take a look at how they are helping us continue to meet even more health, hunger, and hygiene needs.
February 1
“I never thought that I would be able to smile again without hiding my teeth.” Meet Sam*. He's a high school student with a big heart. Find out how Care to Learn stepped in to help him and his sibling in a big way.
December 13
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.
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.
Mar 27
Sparta Chapter
Join Care to Learn - Sparta for a Chili Supper, Pie and Silent Auction on March 27, 2025!
Apr 12
Nixa Chapter
Join us for an exciting day of fun and friendly competition at the First & Give Flag Football Tournament on Saturday, April 12th, benefiting Care To Learn-Nixa!
Apr 12
Ozark Chapter
Join us for a seated dinner, games, auctions, dancing and more as we bring back Penguins and Princesses. Black tie optional.
Apr 14
Nixa Chapter
Join us to celebrate 16 years of Care to Learn's impact on the Nixa community.
Apr 16
Republic Chapter
Join us for our 3rd Annual Luncheon benefiting Care to Learn - Republic on April 16, 2025!
Apr 26
Ava Chapter
Our Third Annual Ava Care to Learn Golf Tournament to help support the hunger, health, and hygiene needs of Ava R-1 students will be held on April 26 at the Ava Country Club. Registration for the 2-player scramble is $100 per team (which includes lunch) with 8 am and 1 pm tee times. To register, please visit avabears.net or contact Aaron Dalton (417-683-4717).
Oct 2
Are you ready for it? Care to Learn’s 4th Annual School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights is set for Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Oct 18
Nixa Chapter
The 9th annual Boots & Bling fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 18th at the beautiful Ozark Mill at Finley Farms, featuring great food, games, raffles, and silent and live auctions to benefit Care To Learn-Nixa.
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.
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.