The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) is a city-wide, after-school crime prevention program designed to build positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community. Recreational, educational, enrichment and mentoring programs are offered to youth ages 7 to 18, at no cost to participants.
The objectives of Oxnard PAL are:
- To provide youth an opportunity to grow under the sustained guidance of dedicated adults
- To assist youth in developing self-esteem and provide them with skills to help them stay in school
- βTo involve police, parents and community volunteers in a personal commitment of time and energy to the youth of the community
- To instill in youth respect and understanding for law enforcement and for the laws they uphold
How Does Your Donation Make a Difference?
General donations and sponsorships received throughout the year help with the following events and programming:
- Youth Directors Council: Conferences, team building workshops, career exploration presentations and field trips
- Sports: Uniforms, equipment as needed, and end of season parties
- Insect Festival: Free programming, prizes and activities for youth participants at the festival
- Summer Enrichment: Kids Fest (hot dog lunches & drinks, bounce house rentals), sports camps, camp shirts, volunteer meals, participant & volunteer shirts, field trip expenses, summer shows in youth center
- Backpack Distributions: Backpacks and basic school supplies
- Movies in the Park: Movies & maintenance of equipment
- Fall Festival: Free programming, prizes, and activities for youth participants at the festival
- Thanksgiving Distributions: Donations help us reach our goal of 500 turkeys
- Santa's Workshop: Toys, wrapping paper, cookies & decorating supplies, arts & craft projects, decorations, drinks, volunteer snacks, event shirts
- Boxing Tournament: Accommodations, volunteer meals, event shirts, volunteer event needs, boxer awards & medals, entertainment services, announcer services, paramedic services, streaming services