PAL Is Going Virtual
CORONAVIRUS
The Latest
November 20,2020: In accordance with City of Philadelphia COVID-19 regulations and restrictions on certain activities, all PAL Centers will be closed until January 2021. PAL Police Officers are providing programming online in the Virtual PAL Center. Click here to learn more.
Programs & Locations
WHAT PAL OFFERS
PAL is a youth development organization offering educational, athletic, recreational, character-building, and cultural programs to Philadelphia’s youth, ages 6-18. All PAL programs are fun, safe, and FREE. PAL programming fills the dangerous void for Philadelphia kids during after-school and summertime hours by providing constructive activities and supervision.
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People & Partners
People are at the heart of PAL.
PAL is comprised of committed men and women in blue, a dedicated civilian staff, and generous supporters and partners. Click below to meet us!
Leadership • Officers • Staff • Board • Supporters • Partners
What’s New
PAL needs your support. Help celebrate Jeff Brown, Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, BELFOR Property Restoration and the late Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley as honorees at the May 6th PAL Awards. Please join us by making a contribution today #PHLPALAwards
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#FlashbackFriday to the 2016 PAL Award Dinner. T-minus 20 days until the 2021 Virtual PAL Awards & Auction! https://t.co/Z4vBY5ece1
Testimonials
Among my biggest fans is my PAL officer, Cedric Jones. Officer Jones has been a primary source of encouragement and has supported me from the first day we met inside the PAL gym at 59th and Elmwood. Whether it was convincing me to learn how to play ping pong, listening as I made the decision to attend Duke, or offering pre-and post-game advice… he has become a mentor, a parental figure, a role model, and a friend, just as many other PAL Officers have done for thousands of kids throughout Philadelphia.
Officer Ernie is a great mentor to everyone in the center. He has truly supported my every endeavor…. from helping me pick out a dress at the Cozen Prom boutique, to teaching me the fundamentals of indoor soccer. He is an inspiration to all of us Rizzo PAL kids, and has helped me realize my own potential through sports, educational programs like mock trial, and the Positive Images service learning and mentoring program.
It is a privilege to serve on the Board of Directors for PAL. As a member of the Philadelphia business and media community, I feel an obligation to give back to the community I serve. PAL allows me the opportunity to impact the lives of children in the area by helping to provide them with a safe haven after school and in the summer. The PAL officers and staff provide scholastic and athletic development, but even more importantly, they offer the self esteem boosts and the positive role models children need to thrive.
