Title
Donation from Phoenix Police Foundation
Description
This report requests the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommend City Council approval for the Police Department to accept a donation from the Phoenix Police Foundation valued at approximately $25,000 to support the Phoenix Police Activities League (PAL).
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix PAL program brings police officers and at-risk youth in the community together through sports and school-related activities. PAL teaches youth the importance of integrity, respect, discipline, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork and other valuable life skills that breed success. While engagement efforts have been limited this year due to the pandemic, under normal circumstances, the PAL program is actively involved in basketball and baseball leagues, hiking programs, handball, football and the mentoring of students. This donation consists of basketball equipment to support the PAL basketball league, baseball equipment to support the PAL little league, a storage shed to house the sports equipment and miscellaneous supplies that will support the PAL program.
The Phoenix Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation is committed to addressing unmet capital needs of the Phoenix Police Department, providing financial assistance in crisis situations and recognizing those who protect our community.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.