For thousands of kids in the Ozarks, education is an afterthought to survival. Skip two meals. Walk to school without a coat. And now, solve for x. It’s hard enough remembering the preamble on a full stomach. When hunger and hygiene rob a child of dignity, learning isn’t a priority.

Hands raised to help.

Thank you to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, Jim D. Morris, and other anonymous benefactors who support Care to Learn by matching funds. Because their pledges multiply every donation, Care to Learn is able to help more of the kids who need our attention every day.

"Care To Learn has had a direct impact in not just meeting the needs of many of our students, but in also decreasing absenteeism. With many serious problems removed, a child can focus on school." — Norm Ridder, Superintendent - Springfield Public Schools

"We saw the impact Care To Learn was making in Springfield. Every school district is faced with these burdens and a way to fund every need. Unfortunately, most are not able to be met do to lack of funds. Care To Learn is that safety net so every child is helped". — Steve Kleinsmith, Superintendent - Nixa Public Schools

"Whether Africa, Cambodia, or Springfield, Missouri - a kid is a kid, and we have the ability to ease their suffering. Care To Learn is doing that" — Brad Pitt, Benefactor

How can you get involved?

"I know poverty. I grew up poor and have great empathy for every child Care To Learn has helped and continues to help. It is about respect. It is about self esteem. We have it in our ability to help these kids and I could not be happier knowing what Care To Learn has done."
Jim D. Morris, Benefactor

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