19th Annual Awards Gala
Creating Pathways to Success
The annual cost for one youth in an HPAL program is $3000. Versus the annual cost to incarcerate a youth is $304,000. Sponsoring PAL kids can save communities millions of dollars in the long run and give youth a chance at a bright future.
Welcome to Hollenbeck PAL
Our ultimate goal is a community without crime, where children have equal access to opportunity, and where peace officers help drive the community’s vitality.
Hollenbeck PAL was founded in 1992 through the efforts of Hollenbeck Division of the Los Angeles Police Department and community residents to implement sports activities to high-risk youths in response to the juvenile crime increase in the area. In 2003 PAL acquired its own 501(c)(3) non-profit status and is now governed by a board of directors comprised of community leaders, law enforcement personnel, and business professionals.
Our Programs
Did you know it costs $304,000 to incarcerate 1 juvenile in California?
What We Do
Heal Community Relations
We provide safe places for children to play and learn during non-school hours while providing meaningful, structured activities that are economically accessible.
Diversion, Violence Prevention and Intervention
We focus on the communication between the parent and the child, including conflict resolution, personal development, and comprehensive case management.
Build Tomorrow's Leaders
We provide them with positive role models, instilling in them the concepts of teamwork, sportsmanship, and true leadership.
Strengthen Families
We provide parents the necessary tools to motivate children to stay in school, stay healthy, and stay safe.
Meet The Team
Lorraine Garcia, Executive Director
Lorraine Garcia is the Executive Director of the Hollenbeck Police Activities League, where she leads efforts to expand opportunities for youth and families in Boyle Heights and across Los Angeles. With more than 30 years in nonprofit management, Lorraine, in partnership with the HPAL board of directors and the Los Angeles Police Department, has expanded programs for underserved communities, including HPAL’s YOU Matter Diversion Program, which helps young people get back on track and supports parents in advocating for their families. She also oversees HPAL’s educational, leadership, career guidance, and sports programs. Lorraine is committed to sustainable development and to building partnerships that make a real difference. When she’s not working, Lorraine enjoys spending time with her daughter and rooting for L.A.’s professional sports teams!
Donald Levier
Associate Director - Leadership Development
Hank Castillo
Director of Development
Patricia Alarcon
Director of Government Relations - LAPD HPAL
Catherine De La Torre
Program Manager: Sr. Behavioral Health Case Manager, BSW
Hilda Colato
Behavioral Case Manager, BSW
Get a Glimpse on HPAL
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