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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.
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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO — Lead to Read KC and Rainy Day Books are joining forces this fall with a new partnership designed to expand book access, celebrate reading, and support students across Kansas City. The collaboration kicks off with the first...
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.
From building bridges and highways to building opportunities for Kansas City’s young readers, Kiewit’s partnership helps Lead to Read KC create lasting impact — one student, one story, one community at a time.
UMKC faculty, staff, alumni and friends are stepping up to strengthen literacy in Kansas City schools through Lead to Read KC.
Lead to Read KC and Rainy Day Books are joining forces this fall with a new partnership designed to expand book access, celebrate reading, and support students across Kansas City.
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.
So far 1,450 volunteers have committed to being Reading Mentors for the 2025-26 school year. That puts us at 82% of our goal—an incredible milestone. We’re deeply grateful to each of them. But 500 students are still waiting.