Boost KC's Threads2Thrive: Empowering Kids with Free School Supplies

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome in. This is Kansas News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Boost KC's Threads 2 Drive program has been changing lives for over 30 years, hooking up more than 60,000 students with free new clothes, shoes, personal care items, and books. It's all about giving kids from low-income families a fresh start for school without the worry. In Gladstone, they run a setup that feels just like a regular store where elementary kids from kindergarten through 5th grade get to shop, one on one with volunteers. School counselors spot the kids who need it most and send them over, mostly in the fall, but now with spring sessions kicking off too. You can imagine the joy on those little faces. Kids lighting up as they realize everything's free, going from shy to straight up beaming with smiles. It's heartwarming stuff that builds real confidence right before the school year hits. Once year alone, they helped over 4,000 kids from 12 districts and more than 100 schools,

1:01mainly up in the Northland. Middle and high schoolers get $150 vouchers for target, keeping the support rolling through all grades. Boost KC funds this through grants, donors, and sales at their resale shop, and they're always after more volunteers. If you're looking to give back, hit their site. It's a simple way to keep the momentum going strong.