Detroit Police Athletic League Inc.
Detroit Police Athletic League Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Detroit PAL’s mission, in partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, is to build character in young people through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs. Detroit PAL is working to help youth find their greatness; preparing them to become the leaders of today and tomorrow who learn: ● A positive view of law enforcement ● Transferable Life Skills o G – Goal-Setting o R – Resiliency o E – Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle (mentally and physically) o A – Accountability o T – Teamwork ● Detroit PAL Values: Leadership, Responsibility, Respect, Discipline, Diversity, Family, Teamwork
About
DETROIT PAL OPERATES SOME OF THE LARGEST YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES IN THE NATION. OVER 12,000 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SEASONAL LEAGUES DURING 2018 IN UP TO 12 DIFFERENT SPORTS, FOR ALL AGE GROUPS AND SKILL LEVELS. LEAGUES ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED IN BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, T-BALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK AND FIELD, VOLLEYBALL, TACKLE FOOTBALL, CHEERLEADING, GOLF, SWIMMING AND SOCCER. DETROIT PAL'S SPORTS PROGRAMS ARE MORE THAN JUST FUN AND GAMES. STUDIES PROVE THAT A GOOD YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM PROMOTES POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE, PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS, PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE GOOD CHOICES AND GROW INTO HEALTHY ADULTS. DETROIT PAL'S SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM IS ITS IMPACT COACH TRAINING PROGRAM CONDUCTED EACH YEAR FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S 1,800 VOLUNTEER COACHES. IMPACT, WHICH STANDS OF "I MUST PREPARE, ALLOW , COMMIT, AND TRANSFER", WAS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF YOUTH SPORTS AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. THE INSTITUTE AND ITS DIRECTOR, DR. DANIEL GOULD, ARE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF YOUTH SPORTS AND ITS INTERSECTION WITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE IMPACT COACH TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES THREE LEVELS OF CURRICULUM THAT VERY VOLUNTEER COACH MUST COMPLETE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE AS A DETROIT PAL COACH. THE IMPACT CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR SERVING AS YOUTH ATHLETIC COACHES AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TIPS AND TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING CHARACTER AND ENSURING A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS THROUGH SPORTS. ALL THREE LEVELS OF IMPACT ARE OFFERED AT LEAST ONE TIME EACH MONTH DURING THE YEAR AND MULTIPLE TIMES EACH MONTH DURING THE BUSIEST SEASONS. ADDITIONALLY, DETROIT PAL OFFERS CONTINUED IMPACT EDUCATION FOR ALL VOLUNTEER COACHES THAT HAVE GONE THROUGH ALL THREE LEVELS. DETROIT PAL PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TO THOUGHTS OF VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY. THE IMPACT TRAINING COURSE, DESIGNED BY DETROIT PAL, IS MANDATORY FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS AND PROVIDES THEM WITH PROVEN TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR ENSUING THAT POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TAKES PLACE AS A RESULT OF THE YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM. IN 2018 2,401 VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED IMPACT TRAINING.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Detroit pal's mission is to build character in young people through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs. the overarching goal of detroit pal is to help provide young people with the support and tools necessary for them to achieve their highest potential as adults. as the leading youth athletics organization in the city of detroit and one of the largest of the kind in the nation, detroit pal harnesses the powerful draw of sports participation to engage children in positive youth development experiences while creating opportunities for staff and volunteers to encourage their general health, school success, and character development. with a staff of 41 members, including two detroit police officers, yet with thousands of youth to serve, detroit pal relies on a corps of trained volunteers to use every "coachable moment" as an opportunity to build the character of participating children.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Detroit police athletic league, incorporated ("detroit pal") is a character-building youth sports organization that offers significant leadership development opportunities through coach and mentor relationships and peer-to-peer engagement. detroit pal operates city-wide, year-round youth leagues, camps, and academies in 12 different sports that focus on character development, as well as healthy and active lifestyles. detroit pal's custom volunteer training ensures that volunteer coaches and mentors are effectively using the vehicle of youth sports to create positive developmental outcomes for children. each year, detroit pal strengthens the bodies, minds, and spirits of over 12,000 detroit youths, ages 4 through 19, with the assistance of over 2,000 volunteers.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as MI.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2019 is located at 1680 MICHIGAN AVENUE, DETROIT, MI, 48216.
- The non-profit has reported 58 employees on their form as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$133,220.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization pays $1,742,257 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $484,524 in fundraising expenses.
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