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.
To meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.
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.
August 4 | Green Team
Together, we did this! With the help of hundreds of Helping Hands, Care to Learn provided 5,000 hygiene kits for 5,000 students, helping each child feel cared for, confident, and ready to learn.
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Fair Grove Chapter
July 24
THE Fair Grove School District saw a critical gap, and with the help of Care to Learn Chapter funds, they found a way to meet a health & hygiene need (& more) by creating an on-site Hygiene Station for students who didn't have another option.
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July 7
Please join us in welcoming Jared Alexander as Vice President of Development! We're proud to share that he's on the Green Team as of this July.
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June 24
On June 16, Community Foundation of the Ozarks presented Care to Learn with a $100,000 Musgrave Foundation Special Projects FY26 grant for Caring Starts Here: Care to Learn Capital Campaign.
Sep 10
Are you ready for it? Care to Learn’s 5th Annual School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights is set for Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Sep 21
Ozark Chapter
The Ozark Care to Learn Classic is back! Join us on Monday, September 21, 2026 for a day of golf, good food, and giving back. Lunch at 11:30 AM. Tee off at 1:00 PM. Grab your team, hit the greens, and help support Ozark students with their health, hunger, and hygiene needs. Every swing makes a difference—plus, we’ve got a few fun surprises in store this year!
Oct 16
Nixa Chapter
Join us for the highly anticipated 10th Annual Care To Learn-Nixa Boots & Bling fundraiser on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Spring Creek Estates in Republic, MO. This enchanting evening will be filled with delicious food, engaging games, and the thrill of both silent and live auctions, where you can bid on exclusive items and experiences.
Oct 24
St. Charles Chapter
Join us for the Care to Learn - St. Charles 8th Gala on Saturday, October 24th, 2026!
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.