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Chapter Information

Care to Learn - Ozark was established in 2009 as the 3rd Care to Learn Chapter. It currently serves students in partnership with the Ozark R-VI School District.

In addition to serving health, hunger, and hygiene needs the Ozark Care to Learn Chapter also provides a robust weekend backpack program for students.

The Ozark Chapter also partners with several organizations in the community and hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to raise funds for students in need.

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Key Facts

Care to Learn - Ozark

  • $1,286,405.44 = Total Amount Spent to Meet Students’ Needs
  • 155,948 = Total Number of Student Needs Met
  • $8.25 = Average Cost to Meet A Student’s Need

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Meeting the Need

Care to Learn - Ozark works with the Ozark R-VI School District to fill these health, hunger, and hygiene needs for students:

HEALTH
Doctor appointments
Dental care
Eye exam and glasses
Hearing services/equipment
Mental health services
Pest control services
Prescription assistance

HUNGER

Weekend food bags (Pre K – 6th)
Food pantry (7th – 12th)
Classroom snacks
Grocery vouchers

HYGIENE

Clothing/Shoe voucher
Shampoo/Soap
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Feminine products
Lice treatments
Laundry detergent
Laundry vouchers
Household cleaning supplies

The Ozark Chapter provides weekend food backpacks to students in need every Friday. Backpacks included shelf-stable essentials and including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items to help students.

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Make A Gift

Show you care by helping students to learn. You can support the Care to Learn mission and help kids all across the state be successful in school.

Donate to Care to Learn - Ozark