Beware: Mentoring Can Melt Your Heart

by Angela Pritchett | Sep 12, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight

Mention Lead to Read KC in a crowded room and it’s likely two or three people will proudly exclaim ”I’m a Reading Mentor!” Ask them why they volunteer and you’re likely to hear, “It feels like I’m making a difference.” That’s exactly what Lisa Phillips says about the...

From Flextra to Honor Roll

by Angela Pritchett | Aug 25, 2024 | Volunteer Spotlight

When Linda Zesch heard about Lead to Read KC from Rotary Club 13, she was immediately drawn to the program because of her concerns about the literacy crisis. “In grade school I loved reading and now I really believe I can help kids love it too.” says Linda.    She...

Saturday Book Sorting – CANCELLED

by Angela Pritchett | Aug 12, 2024

Looking for a one-time volunteering opportunity you can do with friends or family? We need help processing and labeling book donations. Sign up to join us on any second Saturday morning to clean, label and sort books. Adults and children twelve and older are welcome....

Saturday Book Sorting – CANCELLED

by Angela Pritchett | Aug 9, 2024

AUG. 10 – CANCELLED Looking for a one-time volunteering opportunity you can do with friends or family? We need help processing and labeling book donations. Sign up to join us on any second Saturday morning to clean, label and sort books. Adults and children...

Literacy Event at Resurrection Leawood

by Angela Pritchett | Jul 2, 2024

Watch the documentary The Right to Read and hear from local leaders, including Lead to Read KC Executive Director Rhea Muchalla LeGrande and Board Member Dr. Jennifer Collier, about literacy challenges in our community. You can make a difference by volunteering with...