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Care to Share: Lacie Clark, CTL Board President and champion for kids
April 21 | Green Team
Lacie Clark cares deeply not just about meeting kids’ needs, but ensuring every child dreams of what’s possible with a deep sense of dignity.
You can help a child succeed.
Student success starts with the little things: A full stomach. Clean clothes. A pair of eyeglasses. When these simple needs are met, they make a world of difference to a child in need.
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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Care to Learn and Silver Dollar City Foundation announce partnership
April 9
The partnership is called "Together for Kids," and will expand access to health, hunger, and hygiene resources for more than 12,000 students in Stone and Taney counties.
News
Care to Learn Launches ‘Caring Starts Here’ Capital Campaign
March 5
Care to Learn is thrilled to announce the launch of “Caring Starts Here,” a capital campaign to establish a lasting home for Care to Learn’s mission, located in the heart of Springfield (1730 E. Portland).
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Care to Learn Founder Doug Pitt Named 2026 Springfieldian
February 2
Care to Learn Founder Doug Pitt was honored with the 2026 Springfieldian Award at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
Upcoming Events
Apr 23
Republic Chapter
4th Annual Care to Learn - Republic Luncheon
Join us for our 4th Annual Care to Learn - Republic Luncheon held at North Point Church - Republic from 11:30am-1pm. The afternoon will feature great food and fun games! Donations raised will support the Care to Learn Republic Chapter, ensuring our students have their emergent health, hunger and hygiene needs met.
May 2
Nixa Chapter
First & Give Flag Football Tournament
The First & Give Flag Football Tournament is a high-energy, adult-only competition that brings the Nixa community together in support of Care To Learn - Nixa. Adult teams face off in a fun and spirited day of flag football, with all proceeds directly funding Care To Learn’s mission to meet the emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs of Nixa students.
May 2
Greenfield Chapter
Pearls & Purpose Luncheon
Join us for an elegant luncheon rooted in compassion, community, and care. Pearls & Purpose is more than a luncheon — it is a gathering dedicated to supporting the immediate health, hunger, and hygiene needs of local students through Care to Learn – Greenfield Chapter.
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.
Oct 24
St. Charles Chapter
Care to Learn - St. Charles 8th Gala
Join us for the Care to Learn - St. Charles 8th Gala on Saturday, October 24th, 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
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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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Central Bank & Trust
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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.