Make Your Impact with Allentown Police Athletic League
Placing Youth on the Path to Success
About Us
The Allentown Police Athletic League exists to provide mentorship, service, athletics, recreational enrichment, educational opportunities, and resources to our youth living in the City of Allentown . In addition, there are occasions where APD PAL provides opportunities through-out the year for Youth Mentors to learn how to give back to our community by engaging in positive events and community service to our Elder, Veteran, and Unsheltered communities.
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Our goals are based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can cultivate strong positive attitudes towards/with law enforcement in their journey through life, with the goal being that of maturity, inclusiveness, and good citizenship. The PAL program experience, brings youth, under the guidance and positive influence of law enforcement agencies and/or community based not for profit organizations, to expound upon the public awareness regarding the role of law enforcement and the reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes instilled at a young age. Our PAL programs provide leadership opportunities for youth to be a part of the process of establishing positive relations with law enforcement, while also allowing them to have a voice and be heard.
Our Mission
Impacting the Lives of Youth Since the 1950's
Educational Workshops
Making a Difference One Child at a Time
Allentown Police Athletic League empowers youth in the City of Allentown area to reach their fullest potential through a wide range of services. We care about our children, and provide them with a number of enrichment programs to help shape thier outlook on life. Our Educational Workshops provides our youth the chance to get involved in the community and meet new and exciting faces from all walks of life.
Volunteer Work
Building a Better Future
PAL Youth Mentors have contributed in a wide range of volunteer programs. Our Volunteering is centered on instilling strong values into our youth and provides a space for them to expand their mind giving back our community.
3 Pillars
MORAL, PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC
PILLAR 1
GOOD, FRIENDSHIP, FAIRNESS
PILLAR 2
RESPECT, FRIENDSHIP,
POLICE, YOUTH
PILLAR 3
DET. JIM STANKO FUND
Remembering Det. Jim Stanko EOW 1/17/2022
Detective (Det.) James Stanko, passed in the presence of loved ones. Everyone has the same wonderful, lasting memories of Detective Stanko. Wherever he went or with whomever he spoke, the outcome was always the same. He left you feeling happy during the most difficult of times, an indelible mark that one could never erase. He was a difference-maker in so many people’s lives. His charismatic personality loomed larger than life itself. His passion and voice continue in the lives of those he touched.
With the blessing of his family and to continue Det. Stanko’s legacy and commitment to the Youth and Community of Allentown, this fundraiser was established to acquire funds to repair and upgrade the current Police Athletic League Building located at 2110 Park Dr. Allentown, PA, which will be dedicated in his name. This building is where Det Stanko would engage 300+ children every year through PAL camp, the Youth Academy, L.I.F.E program, and Youth Mentorship program. Additional funds raised will be utilized for Youth scholarships and future PAL initiatives so that APD youth mentors can attend educational or sport-related programs.
The Mission of Police Athletic League of Allentown PA (Pal) is to stimulate, create, provide and maintain wholesome recreational activities for Youth throughout the City of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Additionally, ongoing educational, community-oriented, and mentorship participants improve our youth's moral, physical, educational, and civic standards. A vital component of this initiative is to promote friendship, fairness, and goodwill among our youth while inspiring a respectful and friendly relationship between youth and Police officers. If you would like to help with this effort please click on the Donate Here button. Thank you!