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Care to Learn Launches ‘Caring Starts Here’ Capital Campaign

March 5 | Andrea Harp

Care to Learn is thrilled to announce the launch of “Caring Starts Here,” a capital campaign to establish a lasting home for Care to Learn’s mission, located in the heart of Springfield (1730 E. Portland).

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5,000 Hygiene Kits for 5,000 Kids

August 4

Together, we did this! With the help of hundreds of Helping Hands, Care to Learn provided 5,000 hygiene kits for 5,000 students, helping each child feel cared for, confident, and ready to learn.

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Fair Grove Chapter

Dignity by Design: Bathroom + Shower Remodel

July 24

THE Fair Grove School District saw a critical gap, and with the help of Care to Learn Chapter funds, they found a way to meet a health & hygiene need (& more) by creating an on-site Hygiene Station for students who didn't have another option.

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Care to Learn Names Jared Alexander as Vice President of Development

July 7

Please join us in welcoming Jared Alexander as Vice President of Development! We're proud to share that he's on the Green Team as of this July.

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Care to Learn receives $100,000 from Musgrave Foundation for Capital Campaign

June 24

On June 16, Community Foundation of the Ozarks presented Care to Learn with a $100,000 Musgrave Foundation Special Projects FY26 grant for Caring Starts Here: Care to Learn Capital Campaign.

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Construction & Demolition is Starting!

June 23

See the latest on our Caring Starts Here Capital Campaign and building progress.

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$3.1 million spent on meeting students' needs in Missouri in 2025-26

June 11

Because of your generosity, we've had one of our most impactful years yet!

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Care to Learn Names Andrea Harp Vice President of Marketing

June 10

Care to Learn promotes Andrea Harp to Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

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Fordland Chapter

A Cap and Gown, And So Much More

May 7

With the help of Care to Learn, Becky was able to provide Lucas with a cap and gown, nice clothes to wear at the commencement ceremony, and a brand new outfit for Project Graduation.

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Care to Share: Lacie Clark, CTL Board President and champion for kids

April 21

Lacie Clark cares deeply not just about meeting kids’ needs, but ensuring every child dreams of what’s possible with a deep sense of dignity.

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