Local kindergarten families receive free InspireU memberships from donors

Lowell and Leslie Kruse sit with the kindergarten classes at Lindbergh Elementary. — Rebecca Evans | News-Press NOW

By Rebecca Evans

Published September 12, 2025 10:51 am

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- More than 700 kindergarten families in the St. Joseph School District will receive free one-year family memberships to InspireU thanks to local donors.

The Mosaic Life Care Foundation, alongside donors Lowell and Leslie Kruse, announced the initiative on Friday morning at Lindbergh Elementary School. This benefit will be given to every kindergarten family within the school district.

InspireU is an interactive learning center that connects children with real-world opportunities through exhibits and programs focused on career exploration and skill-building.

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Rebecca Evans

Rebecca Evans joined News-Press NOW in June 2025 after earning her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Cinematic Arts from Missouri Western State University.