Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Ash Grove was established in 2016 as the 29th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Ash Grove R-IV School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Ash Grove Chapter has a weekend backpack program.
The Care to Learn - Ash Grove Chapter also hosts an annual fundraising event Daddy Daughter Dance known as Boots & Bling, to raise funds for the Care to Learn mission.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Ash Grove
- $51,251.83 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 10,555 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $4.86 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Ash Grove works with Ash Grove R-IV School District to fill these health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students:
HEALTH
Doctor appointments
Dental care
Eye exam and glasses
Hearing services/equipment
Mental health services
Pest control services
Prescription assistance
HUNGER
Weekend food bags (Pre K – 6th)
Food pantry (7th – 12th)
Classroom snacks
Grocery vouchers
HYGIENE
Clothing/Shoe voucher
Shampoo/Soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine products
Lice treatments
Laundry detergent
Laundry vouchers
Household cleaning supplies
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.