Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Ava was established in 2016 as the 25th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Ava R-I School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Ava Chapter works with local community organizations to ensure students' local needs are met.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Ava
- $76,781.59 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 3,722 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $20.63 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Brooke Melton
Brooke is one of the Chapter Liaisons for the Care to Learn - Ava Chapter. She is also a Middle School Counselor for the Ava R-I School District.
As Liaison for the Ava Chapter, Brooke works within the Ava R-I School District to ensure student’s basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Ava continues its mission.
Renee Stillings
Renee is one of the Chapter Liaisons for the Care to Learn - Ava Chapter. She is also a Middle School Math Teacher for the Ava R-I School District.
As Liaison for the Ava Chapter, Renee works within the Ava R-I School District to ensure student’s basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Ava continues its mission.
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Ava works with the Ava R-I 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.