When we think of Helping Hands, our friends at Mercy Springfield come to mind. They know how to make an impact and have fun while doing it!

They are dedicated to providing compassionate care, emphasizing dignity, excellence, service, and stewardship. These core values align perfectly with the Care to Learn mission to serve students in need.

Here's a quick recap of how they supported Care to Learn in 2024:

Two Mercy Orthopedic employees with donation boxes
Mercy employees joining in a donation drive.

Mercy Springfield filled 14 donation boxes with the help of five donation drives. Thank you to each of these departments for lending a hand:

  • 340B Pharmacy

  • Hospitalists

  • Radiology/Oncology

  • Care Management

  • Orthopedic Hospital

In total, these generous donations amounted to 1,527 essential items, which have gone directly to support children with on-site emergent needs.

And that's not all.  Mercy Springfield volunteers have played a crucial role in keeping our Care to Learn Closet Program space organized and accessible. In 2024, 28 dedicated volunteers donated their time, collectively contributing 54 volunteer hours to ensure our closet remained a valuable resource.

Group of Mercy employees holding up their "helping Hand"
Mercy employees volunteering time with the Care to Learn Closet Program.

As a Game Day Presenting Sponsor for our 2025 School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights, Mercy Springfield continues to showcase its commitment to making a difference. 

We're so grateful for the incredible support we've received from their team. With their help, we can continue to provide essential resources and celebrate more student success stories. 

Group of Mercy employees smiling and cheering at a volunteer event
Team members with Mercy leadership volunteering time to help.

Be A Helping Hand in 2025

Big or small, your organization can make a meaningful impact by supporting the Care to Learn mission to meet students’ health, hunger, and hygiene needs.

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