Together for Kids
Partnership with Purpose
A coat. A meal. A pair of glasses.
Simple needs like these exist in every classroom, in every school district.
That’s why Care to Learn and the Silver Dollar City Foundation are partnering to expand access to health, hunger, and hygiene resources for more than 12,000 students (including 14 School Districts) across Stone and Taney counties.
Because when a child’s basic needs are met, they can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and reaching their full potential.
Krystal Simon, CEO, Care to Learn
“When we work together, we can do so much more for both kids and communities. At the end of the day, everyone wins.”
More Resources for More Kids
Both Care to Learn and the Silver Dollar City Foundation are making great strides to address student needs in Missouri, but there’s more to do. The Together for Kids partnership will allow Stone and Taney County school districts to amplify impact and further remove immediate barriers to education, thus creating a brighter future for thousands of kids in need.
With the combined efforts of both entities, school districts will now have access to more resources, funding, and support for their students' health, hunger, and hygiene needs.
14 Chapters in Stone & Taney Counties
The Together for Kids partnership has established ten new Care to Learn Chapters in the following school districts: Blue Eye, Branson, Crane, Galena, Kirbyville, Mark Twain, Shell Knob, Spokane, Taneyville, and Forsyth. It also supports existing area Care to Learn Chapters in Bradleyville, Hollister, Hurley, and Reeds Spring.
Mindy Honey, Executive Director, SDCF
"So many families will benefit as a result of us coming together, and that's what we want. We want to provide more hope."
Two Organizations: One Goal
Care to Learn is a nonprofit dedicated to partnering with 55+ Missouri school districts and community members to meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school. Since 2008, Care to Learn has met more than 4.6 million needs. Beyond eyeglasses and vision exams, Care to Learn helps with emergency dental needs, prescriptions, assistive devices such as power chairs and hearing aids, mental health services, and more.
Founded in 1996, the Silver Dollar City Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Silver Dollar City Parks and Resorts. The Foundation works through local schools to help children and families in our community. This partnership will expand the impact of the Foundation's Care for Kids with the Care to Learn model.
Make a Gift
Together, we can help even more students have what they need to succeed! To make a gift that supports the Together for Kids Partnership, click the link below. Your support matters to more than 12,000+ students in Stone and Taney counties!