Welcome to the Urban Ranger Corps
The Urban Ranger Corps was founded in July 2003 by the Rev. John Wandless while he was pastor of St. Louis Catholic Church, an inner Kansas City parish (2001 – 2006). The corporation began operations in June 2005 launching the “Urban Ranger” program, a nine-weeks summer work experience and community service program for at-risk youths (14-18).
In summer 2009, the program was expanded by adding a career planning component which (a) helps each ranger develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP) for post-high school employment, technical training or admission to college and (b) provides an ICP Manager/Coach to help rangers implement their ICP’s.
The Urban Ranger Corps (URC) is an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a “public charity” under section 509(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A Word From Father John
It’s been an “amazing” summer here at the Urban Ranger Corps. This year: We began the summer session with somewhat of a different approach to our program. It was decided that we needed to work with youth living in high-risk neighborhoods for more than just a summer. So, we enrolled 36 “new” youth who will be Sophomores this fall ……
Urban Rendezvous II
Please join us for our second annual dinner“Urban Rendezvous II” benefitting the Urban Ranger Corps – Friday, October 14, 2011, Downtown Marriott Hotel….
