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Chapter Information

Care to Learn - Union Star was established in 2013 as the 11th Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Union Star R-II School District.

In addition to serving health, hunger, and hygiene needs the Union Star Care to Learn Chapter also partners with several organizations in the community to raise funds for students in need.

An adult placing a toothbrush in a student's backpack.

Key Facts

Care to Learn - Union Star

  • $9,256.23 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
  • 1,582 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
  • $5.85 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need

Photo Gallery

Group of children sitting on steps, smiling, with arms around each other.
Group of children in school hallway posing.
Group of children sitting on bench and ground.
Group of five children standing and sitting on bench in front of brick wall.

Chapter Leadership

An elementary school classroom viewed from the back of the class with a teacher up front and children raising their hands

Meeting the Need

Care to Learn - Union Star works with the Union Star R-II 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 (PK – 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

close up of students shoes

Make a Gift

You can help make a difference today—every gift counts. See how you can support our mission and help kids in your area, and across the state, be successful in school.

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