Detroit PAL's 55th Year Anniversary Gala

Detroit PAL is excited to celebrate our 55th Year Anniversary with our first annual 55th Year Anniversary Gala! Celebrate with us this October & enjoy the Galas social hour, live music, & silent auction. Learn more about how you can help youth find their greatness by becoming a sponsor for this celebratory event.

More About the Gala

Our Mission: In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Detroit PAL is helping youth find their greatness through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.

Our Approach:

  • Detroit PAL is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization based in Detroit, Michigan, that focuses on providing positive and structured activities for youth in the community. ​
  • Founded in 1969 in partnership with the Detroit Police Department, PAL continues to give children an opportunity to learn and develop the confidence and motivation to go far in life.​
  • With year-round programs having served more than 350,000 youth, Detroit PAL helps teach the skills needed to succeed both on and off the playing field through athletic, enrichment and community policing programs.​
  • As our organization heads into the future, we cherish our responsibility to serve youth as they find their GREATNESS for many years to come.

Date & Time

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: MGM Grand Detroit

Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Program Start Time: 7:00 PM

Social hour, live music, silent auction

Become A Sponsor

Recognize Your Impact

Platform Sponsor $75k – Promote literacy enrichment, leadership development, academic enrichment and college readiness and much more. Invitations for two (2) tables up to 10 guests per table

Signature Sponsor $50k – Promote youth enrichment programs and help our youth find their greatness through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs. Invitations for two (2) tables up to 10 guests per table 

Most Valuable Partner (MVP) $25k – Promote achievement and leadership in the sports and beyond. Invitations for 1 table up to 10 guests per table 

First Round Draft Pick $15k – Empower the leaders of today and tomorrow by supporting Detroit PAL values in leadership, responsibility, respect, discipline, diversity, family and teamwork. Invitations for 1 table up to 10 guests per table 

The Great Toast $10k – Engage the audience during the Detroit PAL 55th Gala by celebrating the work of Detroit PAL being done in our community throughout the year. Invitations for 1 table up to 10 guests per table 

Hall of Fame Photo Sponsor $7.5K – Engage with hundreds of Detroit PAL attendees as they pose to celebrate the occasion. Invitations for 1 table up to 10 guests per table 

Field the Dream Table Sponsor $5k – Invest and develop health habits in our youth. Invitations for 1 table up to 10 guests per table 

equipping for

LIFE