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PAL History
The Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) is a nonprofit community organization that was founded in 1995 with the support of the City. PAL provides intervention, prevention, and alternative programs to at-risk and economically challenged youth in Redwood City .

Our programs strive to help youth assimilate honest values, assets, and skills. P.A.L., Redwood City Police Department, Redwood City Parks and Recreation, Redwood City School District and the City of Redwood City have formed a unique public and private partnership, which is critical in providing delinquency outreach and prevention programs.

At its inception, P.A.L. served approximately 200 youth; today, it is regularly serving over 3,500 youth and community members per year, thanks to the time and energy given by volunteers.

Redwood City PAL Board Members 2011

Jim Gordon – President
Construction Estimator
George Schoenstein – V.P
Physical Therapist

Brian Weiss – Secretary
Retired, Police Sergeant

Arron Pellarin, Treasurer
Small business Owner


Chris Beth
Park & Recreation Director

Debbi Jones-Thomas
Retired, Housing Advocate

Eric Barrett
Insurance Agent

John Nelson
Real Estate Agent

Ed Hernandez
Police Captain

Jaime Mateo
Police Officer

Robert Foucrault
County Coroner

Virginia Chang Kiraly
Community Volunteer

Alpio Barbara
Small Business Owner


Advisory Board
Bonnie Hansen
High School Principal
Jim Hartnett
Former Mayor
Ginny Hughes
Community Advocate
Pete Hughes
Community Advocate
Eric Lochtefeld
Entertainment Executive
Lee Michelson
Healthcare Executive
Paula Uccelli
Community Advocate