Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Gainesville was established in 2016 as the 30th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Gainesville R-V School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Gainesville helps students fill needs with their backpack program.
They are thankful to be able to support so many students by partnering with several generous organizations in the community.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Gainesville
- $18,456.70 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 2,236 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $8.25 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Nicole Wallace
Nicole is the Chapter Liaison for the Care to Learn - Gainesville Chapter. She also serves as the Elementary School Counselor for the Gainesville R-V School District. She also serves as the schools psychological examiner.
As a Liaison for the Gainesville Chapter, Nicole works within the Gainesville R-V School District to ensure student’s basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Gainseville continues its mission.
Nicole says she enjoys, “seeing the excitement in students' eyes when they are provided with new clothing.”
Allisa West
Brenda Frye
Community Resource Specialist
I am a Liaison for the Gainesville Care to Learn Chapter. My role as a Community Resource Specialist for the district puts me in a great spot to see and meet the needs of our students. As a Gainesville graduate, it warms my heart to give back to students and families in our community.
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Gainesville works with Gainesville R-V 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
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