Kids Reading to Succeed

Kids Reading to Succeed (KRS) literacy program uses reading as an educational platform to empower at-risk youth in Pasadena and Los Angeles.

KRS currently works with the youth of the following organizations:

-Students and Tutors Achieving Real Success (an afterschool program in Pasadena developed by the Lake Avenue Community Foundation)

-Union Rescue Mission (a homeless shelter in Los Angeles and one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States)

-Villa Parke Community Center, a city-funded community center in Pasadena

01/21/2024

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03/17/2020

DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, there will be no KRS for the month of April. Stay safe.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 02/03/2020

Another fun KRS Saturday with children's author Kait Walsh. Reading a couple of her books including, "Don't Cry Duck." Lots of energy, fun and creativity. Thank you to our volunteers.

01/22/2020

Our next KRS is Saturday February 1, 2020. Please come join us. 500 E Villa Pasadena.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 11/03/2019

A fun November KRS with our volunteers from LCPC and Disney. Thank you to our Ghostbuster speakers and volunteers for their time.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 10/06/2019

Special thanks to our guest speaker of Emily Gould costume designer to show us her work and the importance of reading!

09/17/2019

KRS is back Oct 5th. Come volunteer at one of our 2 sites. Jackson Elem or 500 Villa

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 05/01/2019

Having some fun with science with our CalTech student volunteers and guest speakers.

04/30/2019

Please note. NO KRS at Jackson Elem. from May-Sept

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 02/05/2019

Great rainy Saturday morning. Reading & making Valentine place mats for Meals on Wheels.

01/24/2019

Our next KRS program is Feb. 2nd. Please bring your child to read 1 on 1 with a volunteer or come volunteer. 2 locations.

01/09/2019

We are hoping to get our website updated soon, here are the future dates for KRS. Please feel free to come volunteer to read with a child (must bring picture ID for background check) OR bring your child if they need help or just enjoy reading.
JAN. 12, FEB 2, MARCH 2, APRIL 6, MAY 4.

12/20/2018
Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 12/02/2018

November program...learning about Robotics. Thanks to Peter Cavallo from Denso

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 12/02/2018

After some one on one reading, kids enjoyed their snowy owl craft

08/03/2018

PLEASE NOTE KRS WILL RESUME AT BOTH LOCATIONS: (500 E VILLA & JACKSON ELEM) ON OCTOBER 6, 2018

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 05/09/2018

Thank you Rita Pardue for being such an inspirational guest speaker to the KRS kids. Fun learning about radio speaking and Dream Big and Proceed with Kindness. We so enjoyed having you.

05/04/2018

Please come volunteer at Jackson Elementary (593 W Woodbury Rd Altadena CA) tomorrow 5/5/18 8:30Am-11AM. Need volunteers to read with kids.

05/01/2018

PLEASE come volunteer this Saturday May 5th, 2018 at one of our two sites. Jackson Elementary or STARS 500 E Villa St. 8:30 -11AM
Jackson is on need of volunteers to read with kids.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 04/10/2018

Another fun event April 7, 2018 with these great kids and volunteers doing math. Math can be fun!

04/01/2018

PLEASE NOTE: There will only be one KRS site location for April 7th.
Jackson Elementary WIll BE CLOSED.
Both sites will be open for KRS May 5th.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 03/05/2018

Thank you to our guest speaker astronomer Vandana Desai for teaching us how infrared camera is being used to study stars. Great time and great fun. Thank you to our volunteers for coming out to read with our kids.

02/28/2018

We are having issues with the registration dates. Please feel free to show up this Saturday March 3rd at either location (Jackson needs more volunteers). Bring ID/ school picture ID. We will register you then. Thank you!!

01/24/2018

Our next KRS event is Saturday February 3.
8:30AM-11AM
Come volunteer at Jackson Elementary (Altadena) or 500 E Villa St. Pasadena.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 01/15/2018

Another great January KRS event. Kids doing and sharing their vision boards.

01/10/2018

Our next reading event this Saturday Jan. 13 from 8:30-11AM. Two sites: Jackson Elementary and 500 E Villa St. Come volunteer!!

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 12/06/2017

Big thank you to Marian and Meriah from the Los Angeles Chorale. Great program learning about music and reading music.

11/04/2017

Special thanks to nurse practitioner Lizette Castro for teaching us about healthcare and role of RN.

Photos from Kids Reading to Succeed's post 10/07/2017

Thank you to our speaker Speech Therapist - Michaela Block for coming to talk to our KRS kids.
Thank you to our Disney voluntEars and Honda Helpful people for coming out.

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712 E Villa Street
Pasadena, CA
91101

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