Avengers in the community
March 30, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - On Thursday, wide receiver/linebacker LaShaun Ward spoke at the 10th Anniversary of the Pasadena Police Activities League at the Pasadena Hilton. LaShuan is a product of the first class of PAL youth and was given the opportunity to talk about his experiences growing up in the program.
"I was honored to speak to the distinguished guests about my time growing up in the PAL program," Ward said. "It means a lot to these kids and me that a program such as PAL exists."
The evening was a celebration of the PAL program, along with honoring three individuals for exemplary work in the community.
The Pasadena Police Department has long been involved in the health and welfare of the young people in its community. From the invention of the Youth and Family Services Section to the School Resource Officers and the DARE program, the department strives to turn the tide on gangs and drugs by touching as may young people as possible. To further enhance existing programs, the Pasadena Police Department began a Police Activities League program in 1997.
PAL is a youth crime prevention program that relies on educational, athletic, and other recreational activities to develop and maintain a bond between police officers and youth of the community. Officers and civilian personnel from the Pasadena Police Department volunteer their time to Pasadena's youth by providing alternatives to delinquency. In some cases it may be just a listening ear or help with a homework assignment. On occasion it might mean a field trip to a sporting event, a hike, or another type of outing. The immediate focus always remains the same, diverting kids from boredom, apathy, loneliness and the countless problems associated with growing up today.
For more information on Pasadena Police Activities League, please call (626) 744-4501 or visit their official website at www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/police/Youth%20Programs/About_pals.asp.
Fresh off a 48-36 victory at New Orleans on Saturday, the Avengers are currently 2-1." The team's next game will be on Sunday, April 1, when they hit the road to face the defending ArenaBowl champion Chicago Rush.
Please call 1-888-AVENGERS for more information or visit the team's official Website at www.laavengers.com.
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