KSHB's Taylor Hemness reads with his student at Melcher Elementary

Lead to Read Seeks More Volunteers

Aug 20, 2024

Lead to Read, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that pairs adult reading mentors with elementary students, is once again asking for volunteers.

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Share the Love: How Reading Brings Us Together

Share the Love: How Reading Brings Us Together

Feb 1, 2026

We have more than 75 couples, 30 families, and countless coworkers and friends who choose to read together, volunteer together, and invest together. As we move through February, we invite you to join us in sharing the love.

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Share a Stronger Future

Share a Stronger Future

Jan 20, 2026

In 2026, Lead to Read KC celebrates 15 years of working alongside schools, volunteers, and partners to make literacy a priority in Kansas City.

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