Care to Learn chapter established in Cape Girardeau

Care to Learn has formed its 19th chapter in Cape Girardeau to serve the Cape Girardeau School District.

Doug Pitt, a Springfield, Missouri, businessman, founder of Care to Learn and the younger brother of actor Brad Pitt, was in town earlier this month to explain how his organization helps facilitate education for poverty-stricken children by establishing emergency funds that schools can use to address health, hunger and hygiene needs.

The organization Care to Learn is seeking 501(c)3 not-for-profit status, but is structured so each district has its own fund. The Cape Girardeau district has about 4,200 students.