Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Bayless was established in 2014 as the 34th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Bayless School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Bayless Chapter supports students annually with a back-to-school drive with the help of generous community partners.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Bayless
- $20,089.6 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 6,773 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $2.97 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Jennifer Nelson
Jennifer is the Chapter Liaison for the Care to Learn - Bayless Chapter. She is also a Social Worker for Bayless Elementary School.
As Liaison for the Bayless Chapter, Jennifer works within the Bayless School District to ensure student’s basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Bayless continues its mission.
One of her most impactful memories serving thus far was, “seeing two children who were both physically disabled and sharing an adult sized wheelchair for mobility. With the help of Care to Learn funds, we were able to get them each a child sized wheelchair that gave them independence and dignity.”
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Bayless works with Bayless 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.