April 2022 Newsletter

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Connecting Cops, Kids and Community

Our Mission


The Police Athletic League of Kansas City, KS is a community-based non-profit located in the urban core of Kansas City, KS. We provide a safe, supportive environment for youth ages 18 and under to engage in constructive, positive ways with police officers, other members of the community, and each other. Our goal is to connect cops, kids and community.

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Program Update: Swimming Lessons

On April 5, a new group of PAL kids began swimming lessons at the Kirk Family YMCA. These kids have little or no experience in the water and are learning to swim with us. Thank you to the YMCA and its instructor.

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KCKPD Peace March

PAL kids and staff joined KCKPD Chief Karl Oakman, KCKPD officers, and community members on Saturday, March 26, to raise awareness of new violence reduction initiatives in KCK. The group marched from 5th and Washington to 5th and Parallel, ending with lunch at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

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War Horses for Veterans


War Horses for Veterans in Stillwell, Kansas assists veterans, first responders, and others who are trauma survivors by employing the therapeutic and healing value of horsemanship. In March, Officer PJ Locke took a group of PAL kids to WHFV to experience the benefits and enjoyment of riding, caring for, and otherwise interacting with horses.

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Upcoming Events

A Spring Day at the PAL Community Garden

Join us on Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 2 pm to see what's happening in the PAL Community Garden. You can view the garden, engage in a variety of activities, and enjoy some seasonal harvest.

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Annual Crawfish Boil at the PAL

We still have three tables available for the CRAWFISH BOIL on Saturday, April 30. They are going fast! Tables for eight are $400. Contact Jeff Fendorf to reserve your table and for payment information. jfendorf@palkck.com


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Take a Tour

Come see what the PAL is all about! We are now offering free tours.

Our current tour dates for April are:


Tuesday, April 19 at 10:00 am

Wednesday, April 27 at 12:00 pm

Thursday, April 28 at 5:00 pm


Contact Jeff Fendorf at jfendorf@palkck.com to sign up!

All PAL programs and services are free of charge. We rely on community support through individual and business donations, grants and foundation funding for 85% of our budget. The Police Athletic League of KCKS, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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Police Athletic League of KCKS


800 N. 5th Street

Kansas City, KS 66101

jfendorf@palkck.com

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