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About Us |
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Detroit PAL is a non-profit organization positively impacting the lives of nearly 10,000 children each year through athletic, and leadership development programs with roots dating back to 1970.
Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches and by creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL teaches more than 1,300 caring community members how to be encouraging and effective mentors. Detroit PAL has also renovated numerous parks and recreation centers across the city including Maheras-Gentry Park and St. Hedwig Park, transforming them into some of the city’s premier athletic facilities.
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| Mission Statement |
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In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Detroit PAL builds character in young people through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs. |
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Did you know... |
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- There are more than 160,000 young people aged 5 to 18 living in Detroit who are not involved in any type of after-school activity. Detroit PAL aims to serve one out of every ten Detroit children.
- Detroit PAL runs one of the largest inner-city youth football programs in the country with over 80 teams and 22 organizations.
- More than 75 cents of each dollar donated to Detroit PAL go directly to our programs.
- Detroit PAL has won local, state and national awards for excellence in management and programming.
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