Albany Police Athletic League

Youth program services are designed to promote the health, development and well-being of the youth we serve. The quality of our after school programs were greatly expanded as a wide assortment of educational, Athletic, civic and recreational activities were offered. These offerings included youth mentoring, educational field trips, summer camps, dance, food and nutrition classes; as well as Athletic programs that included basketball, baseball, track and field, soccer, etc.

Community service projects during the year included many initiatives led by our youth leadership council, Police explorers, mentoring program participants, staff and community volunteers. These projects included park clean-ups and beautification.

During the year, our organization (Albany pal) hosted many community events for the youth we serve. Two notable events were the halloween open house and the holiday party for youth and parents/guardians. Throughout the year, we solicited and received many hundreds of toys and games that were given to disadvantaged parents and guardians for christmas gifts to children in their households. The organization also sponsored many youth Athletic and enrichment programs that included health and well-being, cooking, dance, arts & crafts, sewing, mentoring, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball & virtual gaming, etc.

Art mitchell scholarships are competitively awarded annually to deserving 8th grade students who apply for and are approved to receive financial assistance to pursue his or her education after high school. Scholarships may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction at an educational institution (e.g. Universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, institutes of technology, vocational schools, trade schools, and other career service schools). In addition, the dr. patricia peterson community service award recognizes and acknowledges extraordinary students who have inspired others to volunteer and have made a significant, positive impact at Albany pal through volunteering, leadership, interactions and impact to the constituency and community that Albany pal serves. Awards are given to deserving 10th-12th grade students who apply for and are approved to receive a service award payable upon graduation from high school or receipt of a ged certificate.