Lead to Read KC announced significant growth across all its programs during the 2023-24 academic year, reflecting the organization’s unwavering commitment to equip early elementary students with the foundational skills necessary for academic success and lifelong achievement.
Book vending machines were installed through a partnership between Lead to Read KC, Turn the Page KC and Literacy KC.
“The Impact 100 designation is a tremendous validation of Lead to Read KC’s work in fostering literacy and empowering our students to succeed,” said Rhea LeGrande, Executive Director. Read the Press Release
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be away in Las Vegas at the moment, but his charity work in his hometown hasn’t stopped.
Lead to Read KC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rhea Muchalla LeGrande as its new Executive Director. LeGrande will assume the leadership role on May 13, 2024. Read the Press Release
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be away in Las Vegas at the moment, but his charity work in his hometown hasn’t stopped.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may be away in Las Vegas at the moment, but his charity work in his hometown hasn’t stopped.
Lead to Read KC is hosting a Reading Rally featuring Kansas City Chiefs QB and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes as part of his 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Read for 15 program. Approximately 3,000 students from Lead to Read KC partner schools across the metropolitan...
The Mayor’s Commission on Reparations hosted Howard Law Professor Justin Hansford during his listening tour across 40 cities in the United States for the Black Audit Report. Kansas City African Americans provided their perspective on what the state of the community is...
Linda Hughes with Lead to Read KC tells her story behind volunteering to serve children by helping them learn to read. Listen to Love KC