Impact
A Safe place to belong in our community
We call our PAL KCK kids “members” because they know they belong here – no matter their interest. At our location in the downtown Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas they’re always greeted and mentored by local KCKPD police officers and adult mentors who know their names, help them express themselves with constructive and healthy activities, and learn the value of service to others. Our support not only helps them reach graduation, but also builds relationships with caring cops and other adults who help them develop character, respect and a foundational work ethic.
PAL has helped
Provide meanignful relationships
In downtown Kansas City, Kansas, kids simply have nowhere to go after school where they’ll be welcomed and nurtured – especially if parents aren’t home. The only place they can go that is totally free – free from cost, free from violence and free from unhealthy influences – is the Police Athletic League of Kansas City, Kansas.
Reduce violent crime
We work closely with the KCKPD Police Department to reduce the incidence of violent crime in our community—and it’s working. By pairing youth with police officers as mentors, we’re helping kids build positive, personal relationships with law enforcement and creates a shared commitment to safety and respect on both sides.
Create a fun environment
A unique indoor-outdoor recreational and learning facility, the PAL KCK offers our youth members free programs including art, archery, diet & nutrition (with a community garden and a prep kitchen), fitness, boxing, fishing, drivers’ education and more. Our programs include a service component, so youth learn to serve others in exchange for the opportunities to learn valuable new skills. Parents and guardians often get involved, too, and develop positive relationships with police.
