Welcome to California PAL

Welcome to the California PAL website. We hope that you will take a look to learn about how California PAL is serving at-risk youth from communities all throughout the state. Thanks to your continuing support, California PAL is able to bring together "Cops and Kids" with our athletic, educational and enriching youth programs. Thank you for visiting our website and thank you again for your support!

CALPAL Supporter Update

On May 29, 2009 a press release was issued by the California Attorney General concerning legal actions taken against a number of telemarketing companies and nonprofit organizations that solicit funds for various fire, police and veterans associations.  These actions have been brought against 5 specific nonprofits;  California PAL is not one of those organizations being prosecuted, nor is any consultant or individual we contract with.

Since 1971, California Police Activities League has been helping kids.  Kids have benefited from a unique participation with local law enforcement officers, paid staff and volunteers who manage and provide our programs.  Through this “Cops & Kids” connection, California PAL and local PAL chapter personnel are role models for youth.  We serve as coaches, tutors, mentors, chaperones and program managers. For 38 years, CALPAL’s mission has been effectively integrated into local law enforcement and community initiatives, which now include 125 local California PAL chapters. 

For further information concerning the charities in question and the Attorney General’s press release, see:  http://ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1746.

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What's New at CALPAL!

• Over 400 youth participate in the California PAL Soccer Tournament in Bakersfield, CA. on May 2 - 3, 2009. 
  
• California PAL along with Fresno PAL host the Northern California Regional Martial Arts Tournament on April 4th, 2009 in Fresno, CA.
  
• California PAL Benefit Magic Show - Coming this August 9th, 2009, California PAL will be holding a Benefit Magic Show with Emmy-nominated performer Larry Wilson along with others at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center in San Mateo, CA.  We have been spreading the word around in the local San Mateo area but if you would like to purchase tickets for this high-energy magical event that will be fun for the entire family, you may call (650) 757-0227 and speak with our representative for the event, Bob Summers.  We hope to see you there!
  
• California PAL Upcoming Events in 2009:
  • California PAL/Oxnard PAL Boxing Tournament - July 6 - 12, 2009 in Oxnard, CA.
    
  • California PAL Beach Play Days at Huntington Beach State Park on July 22 - 23, 2009.
  • California PAL "Life After High School" Program at Fresno State, August 1 - 4, 2009.