Chapter Information
Care to Learn - Fordland was established in 2012 as the 10th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Fordland R-III School District.
In addition to filling health, hunger, and hygiene needs, the Care to Learn - Fordland Chapter has a special Care to Learn locker available at school for students to get grab-and-go items when in need. They are very thankful to be able to support so many students by partnering with several generous organizations in the community.
This year, the Chapter is hosting Donkey Basketball to raise money for student needs. They also host a Community Care Day to raise money and awareness for their Chapter.
Key Facts
Care to Learn - Fordland
- $147,797.95 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
- 34,798 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
- $4.25 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need
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Chapter Leadership
Becky Haynes
Becky is the Chapter Liaison for the Care to Learn - Fordland Chapter. She also serves as the Secondary Special Education Teacher for the Fordland R-III School District.
As a Liaison for the Fordland Chapter, Becky works within the Fordland R-III School District to ensure student’s basic needs are being met and to raise funds to ensure Care to Learn – Fordland continues its mission.
When asked what one of her most notable memories serving for Care to Learn was, Becky said, “I took a load of fire wood to a family. The father had been in an accident and couldn't cut the wood himself. He wanted to pay us back as soon as he could. He was very grateful when he understood that wasn’t necessary.”
Meeting the Need
Care to Learn - Fordland works with the Fordland 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
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.