READING MENTOR NEEDS BY SCHOOL

Each year, Lead to Read KC helps our community answer a powerful call: show up for a child. So far an incredible 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.

It might sound like a big number, but for many schools, just one or two more volunteers can make the difference between opening a classroom—or not. We only launch a classroom when every (or nearly every) student has a mentor.

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TRIVIA TICKETS ON SALE

Brains, Books & Buzzers

Hosted by the Associate Board

Tables are still available for our annual trivia night, but tickets are going fast!

Every dollar raised helps Lead to Read KC provide Reading Mentors, books, and literacy support to local students. Join us to show off your smarts and support a great cause.

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NORTHPOINT EMPOWERS STUDENTS, ONE BOOK AT A TIME

At Lead to Read KC, partnerships fuel our mission, and few partnerships demonstrate the power of consistent, collective impact like the one we share with NorthPoint Development and the NorthPoint Foundation.

From recruiting Reading Mentors to organizing book drives and sponsoring our work, 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.

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SAVE THE DATE

Story by Story: The KC Book Fair

Time: 2:30 to 7:30 P.M. | Date: Thursday, November 13

Place: Old Westport Middle School at 300 E 39th St, KCMO

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REMINDER | Reading Mentoring begins in September, so students can settle into school before sessions begin. Keep an eye out for an email from your Site Coordinator regarding your start date.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | A few spots remain open for 4th Thursday Fulfillment on August 28th.

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