by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates
February invites us to pause and notice the relationships that ground us; the people who show up consistently, care deeply, and find meaning in doing something together. At Lead to Read KC, we see this kind of love every day in our classrooms, our schools, and our...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog, Blog 2026, Organization Updates
The start of a new year often comes with pressure in the form of resolutions, plans, expectations and more. At Lead to Read KC, we want to begin 2026 a little differently. We want to start by slowing down, and, of course, by reading. Can you give yourself 15 minutes...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Organization Updates, Statistics
Each year, Lead to Read KC helps our community answer a powerful call: show up for a child. So far an incredible 1,450 volunteers have committed to being Reading Mentors for the 2025-26 school year. That puts us at 82% of our goal—an incredible milestone. We’re deeply...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Organization Updates, Statistics
At Lead to Read KC, we believe every child deserves the chance to become a confident reader, and we’re on a mission to make that happen. As we gear up for a new school year, we’re celebrating the powerful progress our community made together. From one-to-one reading...
by Rhea Muchalla LeGrande | Jun 15, 2025 | Blog, Blog 2025, Organization Updates, Statistics
As we close out another incredible year, I want to pause and say one thing to our volunteers, donors, and supporters: thank you. Because of you, Lead to Read KC recorded an astonishing 14,507.5 volunteer hours and 29,004 student visits this school year. That’s 29,004...
