For years, Lead to Read KC has been fortunate to step up to the plate alongside one of Kansas City’s most beloved teams: The Kansas City Royals and The Kansas City Royals Foundation.
Volunteer Spotlight
Hallmark: Creating Connections Through Reading
For nearly a decade, Hallmark has been a steadfast supporter of Lead to Read KC — helping connect caring adults with young readers across Kansas City.
UMKC Community Champions Literacy Through Lead to Read KC
UMKC faculty, staff, alumni and friends are stepping up to strengthen literacy in Kansas City schools through Lead to Read KC.
Empowering Students, One Book at a Time with NorthPoint
NorthPoint’s team is deeply invested in creating brighter futures for Kansas City students. Their support extends beyond check writing; it’s a culture of action, engagement, and heart.
When Reading Becomes a Relationship: UMB Mentors Make Literacy Personal
While carving out time to volunteer can be tough, UMB has built a culture where service is a shared priority, and partnering with Lead to Read KC makes giving back easy.
A Powerful Partnership in Kansas City, Kansas
While there are plenty of opportunities for Kansas City, Kansas police officers to interact with young people, Lead to Read provides the powerful opportunity to build trusted relationships over time through Reading Mentoring.
“I never want to miss a week.”
A proud Kansas City resident and longtime American Century Investments employee, Alane Watts discovered Lead to Read KC during her company’s Volunteer Appreciation Week.
American Century: Impacting KC Students
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 American Century.
Literacy Fueled by Fraternity
When Albert Ray first heard about Lead to Read KC, it wasn’t just another volunteer opportunity—it was a call to action.
It’s Just Plain Fun!
Gabe Olsen, from HNTB, has been a Reading Mentor since 2018 and says “I learned over the first couple of years that even on days when I’m busy and stressed, I’m so glad that I took the break to go meet with my kiddo 100% of the time,” says Olsen. “It’s just plain fun!”