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Introduction

Join Vancouver PAL for the Auto Zone Cruise In

1st Annual Vancouver PAL Cruise In

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

11:00am ~ 3:00pm

Join us for a day of fun at our at  the Vanocouver Auto Zone store located at11606 NE 66th St.

This is an ALL CAR cruise in with trophies for 1st and 2nd place in all categories including an AutoZone

Best of Show and PAL Show Choice . Raffle prizes, games, and entertainment

History of National PAL

Our beginnings actually started back in the 1910s when Captain John Sweeney of the New York City Police Department had the insight to offer inner-city youth some positive experiences, which involved law enforcement. He began the Police Athletic League or PAL knowing that the program would influence the youths significantly. Police involvement and supervision at places of play - ball fields, classrooms, playgrounds engaged the children and helped to position Police Officers as friends.

Vancouver PAL Today

The Vancouver Police Activities League is proud to carry on this great tradition! We have been serving Vancouver youth with both athletic  and academic programs including boxing, an annual summer football camp, basketball, a summer fishing derby and literacy just to name a few.

Vancouver PAL relies on support from the community to fund our progams and on volunteers to continue them. Vancouver PAL is a 501(c)3 organization and your tax deductible donations go directly to helping local youth participate in structured, mentored activities throughout the year. Please consider donating time or money to help Vancouver PAL. The economy has impacted Vancouver PAL and our ability to offer more programs so your continued support during this economic downturn is needed now more than ever.

Vancouver PAL has a part-time paid Exectutive Director and and a volunteer Board of Directors. To get involved with PAL either as a participant, supporter or volunteer contact Executive Director Curtis Kimbrough at (360) 487-7487.

Mission Statement

To build healthy character in youth through activities connecting kids, cops and community.

Click the link to watch a City Minutes interview on Vancouver PAL.