by Angela Pritchett | May 9, 2025 | Partner Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
The heart of Lead to Read KC’s mission is finding partners who share our belief that all students deserve to read. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us from the very beginning is a true champion for education: American Century Investments. American Century was...
by Angela Pritchett | Apr 15, 2025 | Children's Development, Partner Spotlight
For more than a century, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Lambda Chapter, has been a leader in community service, mentorship, and education in Kansas City. The local chapter, established in January 1919, continues that legacy through programs that uplift and empower...
by Angela Pritchett | Feb 11, 2025 | Children's Development, Literacy at Home, Partner Spotlight
Lead to Read KC partners with the Kansas City Police Department to place Reading Is Everywhere books with their Social Services Section. Supervisor Tamara McIntosh manages a team of six Social Services Specialists, one at each Patrol Station. “We serve alongside...
by Angela Pritchett | Feb 11, 2025 | Partner Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight
At Lead to Read KC, we believe that the power of literacy grows stronger when fueled by dedicated community partners. One standout supporter is Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage firm, whose passion for empowering young readers has been evident since 2016....
