PHILADELPHIA, April 18, 2023–For over 20 years, PAL has been a staple in West Philadelphia; however, from wear and tear (over the years), the gym floor has become a hazard to the youth PAL serves.
On April 18, Wynnefield PAL participants, families, and staff joined Ron Jaworski, and his Foundation, Jaws Youth Playbook, as he announced a donation of $40,000 to revitalize the Wynnefield PAL Center, 2251 North 54th Street, and unveiled the plans for a new gym floor as well as a complete painting makeover to give the children a place they can be proud of.
About PAL: PAL is “Cops Helping Kids.” We aspire to be the premier youth-serving organization in the city by reducing crime, promoting character development, and improving educational outcomes.
We accomplish this by having Philadelphia Police Officers, supported by civilians, offer educational, athletic, and recreational programs to youth in some of the city’s highest-crime and lowest-income neighborhoods. PAL Centers are safe havens, offering a variety of free programs and other events to attract, engage and develop Philadelphia’s youth. To learn more visit www.phillypal.org
About JYP: Jaws Youth Playbook (JYP) is the foundation of Former Eagles QB and NFL Analyst Ron Jaworski and his wife, Liz Jaworski. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit has been working hard to improve the overall health and wellness of at-risk youth in the Greater Philadelphia Region for over 39 years. We invest in our youth and their future through building playgrounds and ballfields, providing much-needed sports equipment, supporting Summer Meals programs and healthy nutrition in underserved communities, AND MORE! To learn more, visit www.jawsyouthplaybook.org
