It’s something I love coming to and gives me a fun activity to do in my free time. I get to know my teammates better and have made new friends.
who we are
Helping Youth Find Their Greatnes
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.
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1969
55+ Years of Service
9,000
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Youth Participants
1,000
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Coaches & Volunteers
Programs Open For Registration
What we do
Provide Programs, Resources, and Opportunities for the Community.
Detroit PAL offers several different sports in a variety of ages and skill levels. Learn more about our different programs below.
We offer programs that focuses on leadership development, literacy, mentoring, & our G.R.E.A.T. Model.
Detroit PAL is building rapport between our youth and the law enforcement officers of the Detroit Police Department.
Partners & Sponsors
Instrumental to Our Success & Greatly Appreciated.
Detroit PAL partners and sponsors are instrumental to our organization and the success of our programs. Our partners and sponsors keep our programs, leagues, and teams running, and they also offer financial support for special events and training clinics.
- Support a PAL Program(s)
- Support a PAL League(s)
- Support a PAL Team(s)
- Financial Support
- Provide Resources
- Volunteer Time
Alumni Spotlights
What does being a part of PAL mean to you?
Madison Grafton
PAL Participant, 11
As a police officer, why is teaching hockey important to you?
Instead of seeing the police on the worst days of their lives, they see us during some of their happiest moments. We build bonds with people of different backgrounds and cultures, which is also important to me. I think it’s cool that their first coach is a police officer, especially as someone who grew up in PAL themselves.
Corporal Norwood
Hockey Coach & PAL Officer
What do you appreciate most about the Detroit PAL programs?
I think that the opportunities Detroit PAL offers kids are great. A lot of these kids don’t have the chance to participate in sports, but because of PAL, they get that experience.
Dion Traylor
PAL Parent
How has playing hockey helped you in school, at home, or with friends?
It helps me get my energy out and gets me moving. I love coming here because everyone at PAL is so nice.
Chase Coleman
PAL Participant, 9
What do you appreciate most about the Detroit PAL programs?
My boys have participated in many programs with PAL, like baseball, tennis, & hockey. I love what PAL teaches them, besides just sports. My son Chase first learned what resilience meant here, and carries that with him. I love how encouraging everyone is.
Robin Coleman
PAL Parent
How do people react when they find out you play football?
They are always surprised. People see me as girly, because I do step and cheer, but I also wanted to show that girls can play football too.
Nyla Orear
PAL Participant, 12
GIve Today
Help Us Transform Lives
We cant’t transform the lives of so many young people without your help. Every contribution increases our ability to Help Youth Find Their GREATNESS. With the growing list of life’s uncertainties our youth face today, we believe there is no greater cause. There are many ways to get involved at Detroit PAL! See our Ways To Give page for more information.
Call: +1 313 833 1600
