by Tesia Foster | Dec 12, 2024 | blog
Several of our martial arts students and instructors had the opportunity to go to Texas to participate in the 2024 Dallas Invitational Judo Tournament! Sensei Derek and Sensei Gilberto, along with students Xena and Jolie, traveled alongside additional instructors to...
by Tesia Foster | Dec 12, 2024 | blog
Another mentoring field trip to Amy A’s Garden has given the kids a new lesson in the fruits of a labor of love! On this field trip, they learned how to make hummus from scratch and took another adventure out into her amazing garden! These gardening field trips...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 28, 2024 | blog
In true Thanksgiving spirit, our SRLA kids took part in the Drumstick Run on the early morning of Thanksgiving Day! They have been training since September for the LA Marathon in March 2025, and this was another fun stop along their way to the big finish line. With...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 26, 2024 | blog
Our Girl Scouts took on the task of being Detectives for a day! They got the chance to hang out at the station to conduct an investigation. With the aid of instructors, they were the procedures for which to solve a crime. From locating evidence, preserving a crime...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 22, 2024 | blog
Thanks to the generosity of Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez and Los Angeles Council District 13, 40 turkeys were donated to Hollywood Division Youth programs, including Cadets, Jr. Cadets, and PAL Kids! As the sun set, families lined up in true Thanksgiving spirit for a...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 20, 2024 | blog
On Thursday, November 7th, the iconic Avalon Hollywood buzzed with energy as community members, LAPD officers, volunteers, and VIPs gathered for the Hollywood PAL Awards Gala. The evening was an incredible celebration of this year’s achievements, while honoring...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 13, 2024 | blog
Our SRLA team is doing so well this season! They recently participated in the Mission Foot Pursuit 15K and showed their progress by putting their feet to the pavement and putting their miles in! We are so proud of our kids for the work ethic they are attributing to...
by Tesia Foster | Nov 13, 2024 | blog
Our PAL officers visited Vine Street Elementary and spoke in several classes about making good choices, especially about friends, goals, and staying away from drugs. They also had the opportunity to talk to several troubled youth, who needed additional mentoring and...
by Tesia Foster | Oct 28, 2024 | blog
The Taste of the Arts Program hit the ball rolling, and we are now in our fifth week of an eight-week long workshop for our kids! The kids are taking on Sculpting! From week one, they learned about the process of creating a sculpture and the many ways to create them!...
by Tesia Foster | Oct 15, 2024 | blog
Faith in Blue was another event where families came to convene and participate in a Blood Drive! People arrived and donated blood, and when finished, came out to a DJ spinning some great tunes, and a delicious food provided by La Quinta Tacos Catering. On a bright,...
