Back-to-school basics aren't extras. They're everything.
When students have the health, hunger, and hygiene essentials they need, they're not just ready for school, they're ready to succeed.
To meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.
Everyone has the power to be a helping hand. When you reach out, you are showing a child they are seen, cared for, and loved. Join us as we meet health, hunger, and hygiene needs and support schools all across the state of Missouri.
July 28 | Natalie Houk
We did it! Thanks to the time, energy, and care of hundreds of volunteers this summer, we were able to hand out 5,000 hygiene kits to Springfield Public Schools (SPS) students at the Back to School Bash!
May 2
Lesa has been volunteering with Care to Learn for almost three years, but her heart for helping kids started long ago.
April 1
Emma was using a hot glue gun to keep her shoes together until Care to Learn stepped in to help fill the gap. Now, she's ready to take on spring, no matter the forecast.
March 5
Game Changers. Life Savers. Helping Hands Partners. Our friends at Mercy Springfield know how to make an impact and have fun while doing it. Take a look at how they are helping us continue to meet even more health, hunger, and hygiene needs.
Oct 2
Are you ready for it? Care to Learn’s 4th Annual School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights is set for Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Oct 18
Nixa Chapter
The 9th annual Boots & Bling fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 18th at the beautiful Ozark Mill at Finley Farms, featuring great food, games, raffles, and silent and live auctions to benefit Care To Learn-Nixa.
We’re able to meet the needs of more students every year because of our generous partners. Our local partners and sponsors support our mission by providing financial or in-kind donations, working with us on specific events, or helping to spread the word about Care to Learn.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you or your company. Contact us today and we will follow up.
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.