Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Republic was established in 2010 as the 6th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Republic R-III School District.
In addition to serving health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Republic Care to Learn Chapter also provides a robust weekend backpack program for students known as “Tiger Totes.”
The Republic Chapter also partners with several organizations in the community and hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to raise funds for students in need.
The Chapter also participates in Care to Wear community days and often offers the option for logo wear purchases.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Republic
- $324,315.53 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 17,787 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $18.23 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Christina Ghan
Christina is one of the Chapter Liaisons for the Care to Learn - Republic Chapter. She also serves as the Secondary School Social Worker for the Republic R-III School District.
As a Liaison for the Republic Chapter, Christina works within the Republic R-III School District to ensure students’ basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Republic continues its mission.
Christina loves serving as a Liaison for Care to Learn. She says, “Care to Learn is able to show up for families and remove barriers when they are in need. Recently, Care to Learn was able to help a family facing an unexpected health crisis. Care to Learn was able to meet their health, hunger, and hygiene needs! The family was able to focus on getting healthy and not worry about finances.”
Malorie Dugan
Elementary/ Early Childhood Social Worker
Malorie works with the Care to Learn- Republic Chapter to meet the health, hunger, and hygiene needs of students in the Republic school district.
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Republic works with the Republic R-III 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
The Republic Chapter provides weekend food backpacks to students in need every Friday. Backpacks included shelf-stable essentials and including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items to help students.
Upcoming Events
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