PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink
Penn Ice Rink Welcomed over 100 Police Athletic League (PAL) Participants to an afternoon of Ice-Skating During PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink
Through a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, Police Athletic League (PAL) participants enjoyed recreational time at the Penn Ice Rink.
Penn’s Divisions of Public Safety and Business Services hosted PAL kids and teens on Monday, April 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. during the annual PAL Day at the Penn Ice Rink, Class of 1923. The event engages children in a fun, safe, and free healthy activity. They were also provided refreshments including pizza and soda served by community volunteers. St. Joes Prep Ice Hockey Team, Penn Figure Skating Club, and the Penn Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams volunteered their assistance on the ice, providing coaching and support.
Thank you to the event sponsors, Penn’s Division of Business Services & Division of Public Safety, and the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Mission: Cops Helping Kids
For over 75 years, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (PAL) has enriched the lives of Philadelphia’s underserved youth, offering athletic, learning, and cultural programs that promote positive character development and improve educational outcomes. Through “cops helping kids,” PAL Centers help youth build positive and enduring relationships with Philadelphia Police Officers, while keeping them safe and offering enriching experiences.