Woodcraft Rangers expands, bringing programs and 750 jobs to the Inland Empire. July 22, 2026, 17:00 GMT New partnerships mark historic milestone in the organization's century-long commitment to young people. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Woodcraft Rangers, one of California's longest-standing youth development organizations, today announced a significant expansion into the Inland Empire, deepening its reach into Riverside County and San Bernardino County through new partnerships with Moreno Valley Unified School District, Jurupa Unified School District, Central School District and Val Verde Unified School District. This expansion represents a proud milestone in the organization's more than 100-year legacy of serving students and families and underscores a steadfast commitment to ensuring every young person, regardless of zip code, has access to high-quality out-of-school programs. As a direct result of this expansion, Woodcraft Rangers will create approximately 100 new office and administrative positions across all Woodcraft office locations, along with 650 frontline jobs across all new partnership sites in the Inland Empire - bringing nearly 750 employment opportunities to the communities Woodcraft Rangers calls home. "Coming to the Inland Empire is not just about growth, it's about purpose," said Julee Brooks, CEO of Woodcraft Rangers. "The families in Moreno Valley, Jurupa, Central and Val Verde have the same hopes and dreams for their children as families anywhere in Southern California. We are deeply honored to walk alongside them, and we don't take lightly the trust that these school districts have placed in us." To support this expansion, Woodcraft Rangers will open a new regional office in Riverside, CA, establishing a permanent organizational presence in the Inland Empire. The office will serve as a hub for program administration, staff support, and community engagement across all Riverside County and San Bernardino County partnerships and will ensure that local families and partners have a dedicated point of connection close to home. Through its partnerships with Moreno Valley Unified, Jurupa Unified, Central and Val Verde Unified school districts, Woodcraft Rangers will deliver expanded learning programs designed to support the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally. These programs are rooted in the organization's evidence-based approach to youth development and are tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each school community. Woodcraft Rangers' entry into the Inland Empire reflects a long-term commitment, not a temporary presence. The organization looks forward to growing alongside Riverside County and San Bernardino County communities, building relationships, listening to local voices, and continuing to evolve its programming to meet the changing needs of students and families for generations to come. "We've spent over 100 years proving that when you invest in young people, communities thrive," added Richard Polanco, Board Chair of Woodcraft Rangers. "The Inland Empire deserves that same investment, and we are so excited to be here." About Woodcraft Rangers Woodcraft Rangers is a nonprofit youth development organization founded in Los Angeles in 1922. Serving more than 30,000 young people ages 4-18 annually across 150+ Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs including afterschool, summer learning, outdoor education, early learning, and inclusion services. For more information, visit www.woodcraftrangers.org, and stay connected through Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Laura O'Sullivan Woodcraft Rangers +1 213-754-5655 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above. You just read: July 22, 2026, 17:00 GMT Distribution channels: Education EIN Presswire's priority is author transparency. We do our best to weed out false and misleading content. The content above is the sole responsibility of the author who makes it available. If you have any complaints, kindly contact the author above. Laura O'Sullivan Woodcraft Rangers +1 213-754-5655 [email protected]

Woodcraft Rangers expands, bringing programs and 750 jobs to the Inland Empire. New partnerships mark historic milestone in the organization's century-long commitment to young people. LOS ANGELES, CA - Woodcraft Rangers, one of California's longest-standing youth development organizations, today announced a significant expansion into the Inland Empire, deepening its reach into Riverside County and San Bernardino County through new partnerships with Moreno Valley Unified School District, Jurupa Unified School District, Central School District and Val Verde Unified School District. This expansion represents a proud milestone in the organization's more than 100-year legacy of serving students and families and underscores a steadfast commitment to ensuring every young person, regardless of zip code, has access to high-quality out-of-school programs. As a direct result of this expansion, Woodcraft Rangers will create approximately 100 new office and administrative positions across all Woodcraft office locations, along with 650 frontline jobs across all new partnership sites in the Inland Empire - bringing nearly 750 employment opportunities to the communities Woodcraft Rangers calls home. "Coming to the Inland Empire is not just about growth, it's about purpose," said Julee Brooks, CEO of Woodcraft Rangers. "The families in Moreno Valley, Jurupa, Central and Val Verde have the same hopes and dreams for their children as families anywhere in Southern California. We are deeply honored to walk alongside them, and we don't take lightly the trust that these school districts have placed in us." To support this expansion, Woodcraft Rangers will open a new regional office in Riverside, CA, establishing a permanent organizational presence in the Inland Empire. The office will serve as a hub for program administration, staff support, and community engagement across all Riverside County and San Bernardino County partnerships and will ensure that local families and partners have a dedicated point of connection close to home Through its partnerships with Moreno Valley Unified, Jurupa Unified, Central and Val Verde Unified school districts, Woodcraft Rangers will deliver expanded learning programs designed to support the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally. These programs are rooted in the organization's evidence-based approach to youth development and are tailored to the unique strengths and needs of each school community. Woodcraft Rangers' entry into the Inland Empire reflects a long-term commitment, not a temporary presence. The organization looks forward to growing alongside Riverside County and San Bernardino County communities, building relationships, listening to local voices, and continuing to evolve its programming to meet the changing needs of students and families for generations to come. "We've spent over 100 years proving that when you invest in young people, communities thrive," added Richard Polanco, Board Chair of Woodcraft Rangers. "The Inland Empire deserves that same investment, and we are so excited to be here." About Woodcraft Rangers Woodcraft Rangers is a nonprofit youth development organization founded in Los Angeles in 1922. Serving more than 30,000 young people ages 4-18 annually across 150+ Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs including afterschool, summer learning, outdoor education, early learning, and inclusion services. For more information, visit www.woodcraftrangers.org, and stay connected through Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Media Contact Laura O'Sullivan Vice President of External Affairs Woodcraft Rangers [email protected] | 213-754-5655

Yonex brings the game to greater Los Angeles Through Woodcraft Rangers. Woodcraft Rangers is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Yonex, bringing expanded tennis opportunities to students across greater Los Angeles County. Yonex, the world-renowned tennis equipment brand and official equipment sponsor of the USTA Foundation's Community Impact Hubs, donated racquets, balls, nets, and more to Woodcraft Rangers. That means putting professional-grade equipment directly in the hands of students who might never have had access to the sport before. The new Yonex equipment made its debut at Ways of Woodcraft (WOW), its largest culminating event of the year showcasing sports tournaments and performances from participating schools across Los Angeles County. Students from its tennis clubs competed in a red ball tournament using their new Yonex equipment, with families and school partners cheering them on. "I really love tennis," said one student from a middle school tennis club, "It's one of my favorite sports of all time." Through red ball tennis, a beginner-friendly format designed to build confidence and skills from the very first swing, its students have been finding their footing, making friends, and developing the kind of self-belief that sticks with them long after the final point is played. Yonex has also taken on the title sponsorship of the Woodcraft Rangers Community Impact Hub, part of a broader $700,000+ national commitment to expanding tennis access in under-resourced communities. "This partnership opens doors to a sport that has historically been out of reach," said Danny Salas, Chief Program Officer at Woodcraft Rangers. "And that access is exactly what transforms a program into something that changes lives." Guiding young people as couldn't agree more. To Yonex and the USTA Foundation - thank you for believing in its students and for helping Guiding young people as grow the game of tennis across communities throughout Los Angeles. Get the details around USTA Foundation Community Impact Hubs and Yonex here. Explore highlights from its Redball Tourament hosted at its signature event Ways of Woodcraft here.