California Police Activities League

We’re so proud of this moment 💫

Be A Mentor recently attended the California Police Activities League Youth Mentoring Leadership Academy (YMLA) Conference in Sacramento, where we recognized their organization for their work partnering with Rural CalPAL sites alongside the California National Guard.

This recognition reflects the impact of mentorship and the strength of the communities we serve.

✨ Special recognition to Sylvia Garner, CalPAL Resident Trainer and Palmdale Site Coordinator, for her leadership and dedication to mentoring youth.
And special recognition to Lt. John Sivilla, our California National Guard partner, for his long-standing commitment to California PAL and continued support of the Mentors for California Rural Youth program.

We are incredibly grateful and inspired to continue empowering youth through mentorship and leadership opportunities.

Calling all Cadets & Explorers!!

YMLA 2026 is your chance to step into leadership, connect with agencies across California, and experience the Capitol like never before.

This isn’t just a conference — it’s where future leaders show up.

📍 Sacramento, CA
April 2026
Email: [email protected]

📣 Deadline Extended — Final Chance to Register!

The reservation cutoff for the California PAL Training Conference is now Tuesday, March 3rd!

Join us and earn 12 POST Credits while receiving expert-level training in:
Youth Development | Nonprofit Management | Fund Development | Community Outreach

We’re excited to welcome special presenters including:

CA National Guard • AmeriCorps • CPR1 • Police Credit Union • Be A Mentor • OPSolutions • BetBoss • Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children • California State Parks • YG Consulting

We will also be debuting new collaboratives and programs!

Spots are limited — secure yours before March 3rd!

For more info email:
📩 [email protected]

Deadline Extended — Final Chance to Register!

The reservation cutoff for the California PAL Training Conference is now Tuesday, March 3rd!

Join us and earn 12 POST Credits while receiving expert-level training in:
Youth Development | Nonprofit Management | Fund Development | Community Outreach

We’re excited to welcome special presenters including:

CA National Guard • AmeriCorps • CPR1 • Police Credit Union • Be A Mentor • OPSolutions • BetBoss • Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children • California State Parks • YG Consulting

We will also be debuting new collaboratives and programs!

Spots are limited — secure yours before March 3rd!

For more info email:
📩 [email protected]

C A L I F O R N I A 🔹 P A L
Opportunities that go beyond the classroom.

From the California PAL Soccer Cup — bringing together 1,500 youth and 95 teams statewide — to summer camping experiences in partnership with California State Parks, PAL programs create spaces where youth build confidence, teamwork, and trust.

Whether it’s on the field or on the trail, these moments shape leadership, resilience, and belonging.

Your support helps cover access — from tournament fields to summer camp spots — so every youth has the chance to participate.

Who is California PAL?

It began with a simple idea in 1914:
prevention over reaction by building bonds between youth and officers.

In 1971, California built on that vision — creating a statewide organization to support local PAL chapters while honoring the unique needs of each community.

Today, California PAL supports 70+ chapters and serves 40,000+ undeserved youth across the state.

This is mentorship.
This is prevention.
This is community — at scale.

💙 Follow along as we share current events held by all our PAL, SAL, YAL organizations full of Holiday Spirit of giving!

Meet California PAL

​✨ Happy ! ✨

​Before you decide where to give today, we want to introduce you to an organization you need to know: California PAL (Police Activities League).
​We are a powerful, statewide network of 70+ local PAL chapters that serve thousands of youth across California every single week.
PAL programs offer a safe place to learn, play, and grow for youth ages 8 through 18.
​The most important part?
All of our programs are 100% FREE—ensuring that every child, regardless of income or background, has access to life-changing opportunities.
Together with our statewide chapters we offer:
Athletic programs
​Academic programs
​Leadership programs
​Enrichment programs
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Your generosity can be truly transformative. When you support us, you help us champion a positive future for California’s youth in every corner of the state.
​➡️ Donate & Learn More: Click the link ⬆️ in our Profile

​Please give today because every kid needs a PAL!

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