by Georgia Van Cuylenburg | May 21, 2025 | blog
This year’s National PAL Conference in Memphis delivered everything I could’ve hoped for and more: inspiration, connection, and just the right amount of BBQ sauce. I had the joy of attending with Kitty, our passionate Executive Director, and from the minute we arrived...
by Robert Davis | May 7, 2025 | blog
On April 26th, 20 students from our Martial Arts Program participated in the Bryan Hawkins Tournament. Their performance exceeded all expectations, resulting in an impressive 25 medals earned! Each participant showed incredible commitment, courage, and...
by Kitty Gordillo | Apr 17, 2025 | blog
Spring Break is a time for kids to be kids—and to take a well-deserved break from the challenges and stress of the school year. This year, HPAL’s mentoring program celebrated Spring Break by taking a group of youth on an exciting, first-time adventure to the...
by Robert Davis | Apr 15, 2025 | blog
What an evening of fun and connection at the fabulous W for Hollywood PAL Poker Night! We started the night with The Eight One Eights setting the mood for a spectacular experience as guests and table sponsors settled into their tables and anted up buy-in’s. Along...
by Kitty Gordillo | Mar 14, 2025 | blog
On March 3rd, we hosted an insightful and meaningful Interview Tips and Tricks Speaker Panel as part of our Life Beyond PAL program, aimed at career and college readiness for our youth. The panel featured five caring, entertaining and impressive professionals,...
by Tesia Foster | Jan 28, 2025 | blog
The new Sketch Comedy session for our Taste of the Arts Program was a hit! There were so many giggles and big laugh moments! Thank you so much to our wonderful instructor, Lauren, for her guidance throughout the fun comedy exercises and getting everyone out of their...
by Tesia Foster | Jan 27, 2025 | blog
Many in Los Angeles have had the misfortune of being affected by the LA Fires that have ravaged the Palisades, Hollywood Hills, and many other smaller fires that had made headlines throughout the last few weeks. It’s been a tragedy for most in those areas, as many...
by Tesia Foster | Jan 14, 2025 | blog
There is widespread knowledge of the fires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles County. With the chaos that had erupted afterwards, LAPD Hollywood Division went out into the fray and have been working long shifts during the evacuations and ensuring the community’s...
by Tesia Foster | Dec 23, 2024 | blog
During a time of year that emphasizes sharing, giving, and spreading Christmas joy, we are fortunate, thanks to the generosity of HPAL donors and supporters, to spread some cheer and gift families with a Christmas haul! Through our Christmas Family Adoption program,...
by Tesia Foster | Dec 20, 2024 | blog
With huge thanks to Target and our amazing Community Relations Office, we’re thrilled to share that 25 Hollywood Division youth program participants enjoyed a mini shopping spree on the morning of December 19th at the Target on Sunset. The Heroes and Helpers event,...
