Kansas City comes together as 3,000 students celebrate reading at the Reading Rally, building momentum toward KC Reads: Sports Edition! and a stronger future through literacy.
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When Kansas City Reads, We All Win
Kansas City comes together as 3,000 students celebrate reading at the Reading Rally, building momentum toward KC Reads: Sports Edition! and a stronger future through literacy.
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When Kansas City Reads, We All Win
There are moments when you can feel a city come together. Our Reading Rally was one of those moments. More than 3,000 students filled the T-Mobile Center, not for a game, but for something just as powerful: reading. The energy was electric. Students cheering, books in...
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From Construction to Connection: Kiewit Builds Support for Young Readers
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 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.
Lead to Read KC and Rainy Day Books Team Up to Rewrite Kansas City’s Literacy Story
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.
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.
We’re 82% to Goal, But 500 Kids Still Need You
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.
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.