Care to Learn

Our mission is to meet children’s emergent health, hunger, and hygiene needs so they can succeed in school.

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✨WE’RE HIRING!✨

Care to Learn is growing, and we’re excited to add a new team member:

✨Closet Program Coordinator

For job details and additional info, visit our website!

🔗 https://t.co/HOEnlISySl

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THE "A" TEAM! 👏

A huge shout-out to this wonderful group of volunteers who are always ready to lend a helping hand. We are so grateful for you!

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Board Member Shout Out! 👏💚

The Springfield Chamber of Commerce recently shared its 2026 Board of Directors, and we’re beyond proud.

Not only has our CEO been named Vice Chair of Membership (congrats, Krystal), but several Care to Learn past and present board members are being celebrated as well:

💚 2026 Chairman: Jessica Harmison-Olson, Maxon Fine Jewelry
💚2026 Treasurer: Dwayne Fulk, City Utilities of Springfield
💚 2026 Chairman-Elect: Marshall Kinne, Point C

Congratulations to these leaders! We’re incredibly proud of each of you and all you do to make our community a better place!

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FIVE YEARS! 🙌

Five years of showing up, caring deeply, and making a difference. Thank you to our Chapter Liaisons who have been with Care to Learn for five years. We are so grateful for you. 💚

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2025 Throwback!

This past November, Central Trust Company, on behalf of the Stanley and Elaine Ball Foundation, awarded Care to Learn $10,000 to support students in our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in students! 🍏

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Happy Care to Learn Anniversary, Ashley! 👏

We are so grateful for your dedication, energy, and heart for students. Serving the entire Springfield Public Schools district, Ashley helps ensure students have what they need to succeed every day. We are lucky to have you at Care to Learn! 💚

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Congratulations to our VP of Chapter Services, Melissa!

We’re beyond excited to share that as of this January, Melissa Rea is officially named as Care to Learn’s Vice President of Chapter Services.

Melissa is truly an all-around rockstar and a dedicated, long-time member of the Care to Learn team. Since joining the organization in 2017, she has served in a variety of roles, including Springfield Chapter Services Specialist, Clothing Closet Coordinator, Springfield Chapter Services Coordinator, and, most recently, Director of Chapter Services.

We know her leadership will continue to be instrumental in strengthening our existing Chapters and expanding our ability to serve even more students.

Way to go, Melissa - we’re so grateful for you!

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ONE YEAR!

We are celebrating all of our Chapter Liaisons who have been with Care to Learn for one year. Without these people, Care to Learn simply wouldn’t work. Thank you for being the heart of our chapters! ✨

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Holiday Hours Reminder! ✨

Our office will be closed through January 1st as our team spends time with family. We look forward to serving you again soon. Stay warm and enjoy the holidays! ❄️

You can still make an impact by:

❄️ Giving a gift online at https://t.co/12usbI2hzd
❄️ Mailing a donation to our main office: 1047 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65804
❄️ Reaching out to our direct line for urgent questions: [phone]

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Making spirits BRIGHT ✨

This weekend, our team joined Dr. Lathan for Pancakes with Santa at McGregor Elementary once more. We gifted every student:

🎅 A Brand New Winter Coat
💚 Hat & Gloves
🎅 Socks & Underwear
💚 Personal Hygiene Items
🎅 Shoe & Grocery Gift Card

All families also received a household cleaning kit to make things sparkle this season. ✨

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A huge thank you to Springfield Nissan Kia for featuring Care to Learn in your winter nonprofit tips with KY3 News.

We’re grateful for community champions like you who help share our mission and support students across the Ozarks. 💚

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✨This quote says it all. ✨

Thank you. Because of your kindness and generosity this #GivingTuesday, students across Missouri will have access to the health, hunger, and hygiene essentials all year long!

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It's #GivingTuesday Week! 💚

Help us provide critical health, hunger, and hygiene resources to local students this season.

Make a Gift: https://t.co/Atef4EW8IJ

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Share Kindness this Season!
One moment can make all the difference for a child in need.

This holiday, join us in providing critical health, hunger, and hygiene resources to students right here in our community.

Together, let's make every moment count.

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We were thrilled to welcome members of the Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast to Care to Learn!

It’s always inspiring to connect with community leaders who share our passion for helping students meet their basic needs and reach their full potential.

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A huge thank you to our End Zone Sponsors for School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights!

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Thinking outside the box to tackle health, hunger, and hygiene needs!

Thank you to SMC Packaging for your generous Tailgate Sponsorship at School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights. Together, we’re making a difference for Missouri students!

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Thanks to Edward Jones, our Field Goal Sponsor for the 2025 School Soirée: Thursday Night Lights, students are gaining the support they need to reach their goals. We're so grateful to have you on the team!