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Warm for Winter

January 8 | Andrea Harp

"It's mine to keep?" After receiving a winter gift, one student was in shock that it was now hers to call her very own.

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Back to School Hygiene Success

July 29

Care to Learn joined in the Annual SPS Back to School Bash to hand out thousands of critical hygiene supplies to help students start the year off right.

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Helping Jack* Join Graduation

May 22

Earlier this year Jack was a high school student in a local Missouri school district without a safe place to sleep. Now, he’s officially a graduate and on to a bigger and brighter future, thanks to the help of a caring school leader named Maggie.*

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Introducing The Secret Hero Project

March 27

$200 means a lot — especially if you are a middle or high school student. That's why Care to Learn wanted to find a special way for Springfield Public Schools staff to give this money to 150 students who needed a little extra boost.

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Shop With A Hero Highlights

February 15

An electric toothbrush. Sparkly pink shoes. Camo pants. A brand new pillow. These are just some of the purchases made on February 3, at Care to Learn’s 9th Annual Shop with a Hero event. Take a peek at some of the other key highlights from one of our favorite days of the year.

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Love in Action

February 7

Deodorant may not seem like much; but to one teen, it was everything. One intentional act of love brought him to tears.

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There's Something Magical About Unicorn Pajamas

December 7

Find out Care to Learn helped share a little sparkle with one little girl who wanted to fit in with her classmates.

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Chapters Help Students Take On Fall & Winter

October 19

In Missouri, seasons can change in a snap, but Care to Learn Chapters are ready to go. They’re prepping for colder weather so students have what they need, no matter the time of year.

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Why 2023 School Soirée Gets An A+

September 23

It's really YOU that made the grade. We can't stop thinking about how much fun it was to gather together to support a cause that's close to our hearts.

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Care to Learn Celebrates Meeting 3 Million Needs

September 18

Care to Learn was founded in 2008 to help every child be successful in school. Now, 15 years later, Care to Learn is celebrating meeting over 3 million health, hunger, and hygiene needs.

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