Youth Initiatives Fort Worth Police Athletic League Expands Program The vision of the Fort Worth Police Athletic League (FWPAL) is to provide guidance and leadership to ensure the safety of our youth, improve their lives, reduce crime and better serve the community by building strong and trusting relationships through athletic programs and community partnerships. FWPAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization currently offering boxing programs at two locations, both registered with USA Boxing. In January 2017, the East Division FWPAL gym opened at 3625 E. Loop 820 South. The ribbon cutting was attended by Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald, Councilwoman Gyna Bivens, and members of the community. Approximately 120 youth participated in the boxing program in 2017. FWPAL also expanded its program in 2017 to offer flag football and an outdoor adventure camp. Approximately 150 youth participated in the flag football program and nearly 20 youth participated in the outdoor adventure camp.
Above: FWPAL Gym Ribbon Cutting; Ceremony Below: Youth Boxing
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