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Chapter Information

Care to Learn - Bolivar was established in 2009 as the 2nd Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Bolivar R-I School District.

In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Bolivar Chapter is thankful to be able to support so many students annually by partnering with several generous organizations in the community.

The Care to Learn - Bolivar Chapter also hosts an annual fundraising event known as The Bolivar Fall Festival to raise funds for the Care to Learn mission.

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Key Facts

Care to Learn - Bolivar

  • $249,084.29 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
  • 17,082 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
  • $14.58 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need

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Chapter Leadership

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Meeting the Need

Care to Learn - Bolivar works with Bolivar R-I 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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Be a Helping Hand

Everyone has the power to be a Helping Hand. When you lend a hand, you are helping students all across Missouri access the critical health, hunger, and hygiene resources they need to succeed in school.

Donate to Care to Learn - Bolivar