Care to Learn

Care to Learn We partner with school districts to meet health, hunger, and hygiene needs so students can succeed.

These All-Stars ⭐ are Built for Kids!We’re so grateful for Children's Mercy with Mercy and their amazing team of leaders...
06/19/2026

These All-Stars ⭐ are Built for Kids!

We’re so grateful for Children's Mercy with Mercy and their amazing team of leaders.

Because of their support, we’re able to meet the health, hunger, and hygiene needs of Missouri students when they need it most.

Not only is Children’s Mercy with Mercy an All-Star Presenting Sponsor for Care to Learn's 2026 Thursday Night Lights: All-Stars Event, but they also know and understand the heart behind our mission: ensuring kids feel their very best so they can succeed, no matter what.

500 hygiene kits💚Thank you to the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) and Ameresco for coming together ...
06/16/2026

500 hygiene kits💚

Thank you to the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) and Ameresco for coming together to assemble 500 hygiene kits at Care to Learn.

These kits will be distributed to students at the Springfield Public Schools Back-to-School Bash, supporting local students as they prepare for a new school year.

Thank you to Ameresco for funding this project! Your support and MASA’s leadership are helping ensure ALL students have what they need to succeed in school.

Put your HELPING HANDS together for Andrea Harp who has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing & Communications for ...
06/11/2026

Put your HELPING HANDS together for Andrea Harp who has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing & Communications for Care to Learn. 👏

Andrea joined the Care to Learn team in August 2021. Since then, she has helped cultivate and elevate the Care to Learn brand with strategic marketing, communications and public relations efforts.

More than a PR pro, Andrea is a champion for the Care to Learn brand, shining a bright light on the Care to Learn Green Team, its dedicated volunteers and partner school districts. She's a mom, a marketer and a mission-obsessed storyteller who has supported the overall growth of Care to Learn the last five years in uncountable ways.

“I’ll never forget hearing the story of a child who tried on his new eyeglasses for the first time, and excitedly shared that he could ‘finally see the whole world,’” says Andrea. “That’s the type of impact Care to Learn has. We remove barriers, provide relief and give schools a valuable tool to build trust with their students. I’m so proud of our Green Team, and I want everyone in Missouri to see and know the value of why our mission matters.”

Andrea was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2026, recognizing her leadership, community impact, and professional achievements. Earlier in her career, she was also honored as one of Biz 417’s 20 Under 30.

She currently serves in two community leadership roles: as a member of the Leadership Council for The Network for Springfield’s Young Professionals and as a member of the Abilities First Board of Directors.

In 2026, Andrea was selected as a speaker for the Biz417 Think Summit, where she shared insights on the importance of creating space for meaningful connections and building stronger communities.

Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their twin daughters.

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥!🎉 The 2025-2026 school year has wrapped up, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for what yo...
06/10/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥!🎉

The 2025-2026 school year has wrapped up, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful for what your support has helped make possible for students in need.

That's a lot of needs met. That's a lot of students supported.

More than ever, students need our help, and more than ever, school districts are utilizing Care to Learn's resources to help meet them.

That's what we're here for.

THANK YOU for making this possible.

*Data collected July 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026 (yes, we're still adding up May!)

Unscripted AM & Ozarks First: Our favorite place on a ☔️ rainy Monday morning! Thank you, Amber (Care to Learn - Ozark C...
06/08/2026

Unscripted AM & Ozarks First: Our favorite place on a ☔️ rainy Monday morning!

Thank you, Amber (Care to Learn - Ozark Chapter Liaison) for sharing more about how you are ensuring student hunger needs are covered all summer long.

We are so grateful for you!

06/05/2026

In December 2025, we had spent $2.1 million meeting health, hunger and hygiene needs for students in Missouri.

What do you think our TOTAL NUMBER for the school year is? 🤔 COMMENT BELOW!

"I think for me, it's the hugs."As the school year winded down in Ste. Genevieve R-II School District, District School S...
06/04/2026

"I think for me, it's the hugs."

As the school year winded down in Ste. Genevieve R-II School District, District School Social Worker Stephanie Gegg participated in the end-of-year celebrations for seniors: singing the school song, Teacher Congratulations Tunnel and graduation. And along the way, Stephanie got so many hugs from students she's helped over the years.

Because she hasn't just been meeting needs, she'd been building relationships with students to help them truly succeed at school.

"Yes, I do it because I want every student to be happy, comfortable and cared for so they can focus while at school, but I also do it for the hugs and the ability to build special connections with the students I work with," she said. "Becoming a Care to Learn chapter has helped me to be able to build so many more relationships and help so many more students. And for that I am truly thankful."

Because showing you care isn't just meeting a need, it's kindness made real with dignity and intention in every action.

And the hugs from happy kids? The hugs are the best.

10 Things We Love About Jhasmine 💚In honor of our COO's 10 Year Anniversary, we had to share what we love most about her...
05/26/2026

10 Things We Love About Jhasmine 💚

In honor of our COO's 10 Year Anniversary, we had to share what we love most about her:

1️⃣ She’s our rock.
2️⃣ She’s incredible with data.
3️⃣ She never misses the details.
4️⃣ She’s a fierce advocate for our mission.
5️⃣ She’s done it all (seriously, she’s held nearly every role!)
6️⃣ She leads with excellence.
7️⃣ She truly loves Care to Learn.
8️⃣ She shows up with heart every single day.
9️⃣ She makes our team stronger.
🔟 She makes a difference in the lives of students and schools every day.

What did we miss? COMMENT BELOW 👇

Jhasmine, we’re so grateful for all you do and the passion you bring to Care to Learn. Happy 10 Years!

✨10 YEARS✨ Count ‘em! Our Chief Operating Officer, Jhasmine, is ringing in her 10-YEAR anniversary with Care to Learn, a...
05/26/2026

✨10 YEARS✨ Count ‘em!

Our Chief Operating Officer, Jhasmine, is ringing in her 10-YEAR anniversary with Care to Learn, and we’re so proud of her.

That’s a big milestone, and it’s not the only number we have to share. In true Jhasmine fashion, she calculated that this also equates to:

✨ 3,000 days employed
✨22,000 pages of notes
✨With 2.2 million words and 600,000 mentions of Care to Learn
✨ Going from 24 Chapters to almost 60!

And that doesn’t even begin to count the millions of students who received help because of her efforts.

Jhasmine, your tenacity, passion, advocacy, and perseverance have had a tremendous impact on Care to Learn. Our organization simply wouldn’t exist without you or your hard work and heart.

We couldn’t be more grateful for you!

Address

1047 S Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO
65804

Telephone

+14178627771

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Care to Learn posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category