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
Latest From the Blog
PAL Youth Spotlight: Jalen from Wynnefield PAL
Photo and article by: Daniel Yadgaroff Jalen is 17 years old and lives in Overbrook. He is in 12th grade. This year, Jalen is taking classes at the Community College of Philadelphia to get twenty four college credits. Jalen found out about PAL through friends and has... read morePAL Youth Spotlight: Meet Kailyn and Alexandra from Wynnefield PAL
By: Daniel Yadgaroff Kailyn and Alexandra are 12 year old twins. They attend a cyber charter school. Their favorite subjects in school are writing and social studies. In their free time they like to read and dance. Kailyn and Alexandra have been coming to PAL for two... read moreTestimonials
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.
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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.
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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.
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