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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.

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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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Chapter Leadership

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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

Student walking towards the entrance of the school building with backpacks highly visible.

Make A Gift

Show you care by helping students to learn. You can support the Care to Learn mission and help kids all across the state be successful in school.

Donate to Care to Learn - Ash Grove