Think Together Competitive Sports Programs in the Inland Empire Awarded $130,000 Grant by the LA84 Foundation
Think Together—with grant support from the LA84 Foundation—brings competitive sports programs to 39 middle schools in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties
San Bernardino, Calif. (February 12, 2026) – Think Together, California’s leading nonprofit provider of expanded learning, is providing 39 middle schools in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with access to free, high-quality competitive sports programs that will serve more than 3,000 students with support from a recent grant award from the LA84 Foundation.
The LA84 Foundation—a legacy of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles—has supported Think Together since 2008 in providing expanded access for students to participate in organized sports programs, and in youth gaining the lifelong benefits that can come from active learning experiences.
“By partnering with organizations like the LA84 Foundation, we’re doing more than just offering students access to sports programs,” said Think Together Founder and CEO Randy Barth. “We’re supporting the whole child by helping them develop their physical, social and emotional development both on and off the field.”
Growing student interest has driven the expansion of Think Together’s sports offerings. In the 2026 school year, students across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley will have access to basketball programs for girls and boys in the winter, soccer in the spring, and flag football in the fall. Some schools will also continue to offer co-ed volleyball in the fall.
Think Together’s in-person sports programs will run in three 10-week rotations throughout the year. Students will participate in about an hour of sports each day, four days a week. Each season will include inter-school games and conclude with regional Saturday tournaments, giving students meaningful opportunities to compete, grow and stay active.
“Think Together addresses gaps in access to play,” said Sandra J. Martínez, Chief Impact Officer at the LA84 Foundation. “These programs create connection, boost well-being, and foster belonging for young people. LA84 is committed to investing in organizations like Think Together that impact youth and communities.”
In 2025, Think Together served more than 212,000 students across California, providing after-school programming, school improvement and education staffing. As the organization continues expanding its reach, it continues to build meaningful partnerships with school districts, charters and community-based organizations.
About Think Together
For over 25 years, Think Together has partnered with schools and communities to pursue educational opportunity and excellence for all kids. As a nonprofit organization, Think Together innovates, implements, and scales academic solutions that change the odds for hundreds of thousands of California students each year. Think Together’s program areas include early learning, afterschool programs, staffing, and leadership development for teachers and school administrators. For more information, call (888) 485-THINK or visit www.thinktogether.org.
About the LA84 Foundation
The LA84 Foundation is a national leader in support of sports in positive youth development. As a legacy of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, LA84 has supported thousands of organizations in Southern California for over four decades by awarding grants. It has funded infrastructure in communities, trained coaches and commissioned groundbreaking research. The Foundation’s campus includes one of the world’s best sports libraries, with a digital collection that documents sports history and an understanding of the benefits of physical activity. LA84 addresses critical issues by elevating youth sports and play as a pathway to lifelong well-being. Visit la84.org, and follow @LA84Foundation.
