About Us

The Richmond Police Athletic League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to provide comprehensive support to the City of Richmond’s youth through mentorship opportunities, educational support, and sports and recreational activities. It is our hope to provide programs that will bridge the gap between Richmond families, our community, and the Richmond Police Department in an effort to nurture and guide our youth into becoming productive and contributing citizens.

How will PAL achieve this vision?

Richmond PAL aspires to build strong and enduring relationships with the youth of the City of Richmond through need-based mentorship programs, character education and academic support, and through exposure to leisurely activities aimed at nurturing integrity, trust, safe-mindedness, respect, leadership, and teamwork skills.

What values are important to PAL?

Integrity-promoting the wholeness and soundness of the person

Trust- fostering confidence in relationships

Safety-learning about a safe environment

Respect-showing consideration and courteous regard for others

Leadership-teaching kids to lead and be examples to others

Teamwork-working together to make our community stronger