Harrisburg Police Athletic League (HAPAL)

Impacting Lives in Harrisburg Since 1957

HAPAL provides youth initiatives and activities throughout the year. Mentoring Through Sports and Life Learners are the main initiatives from which all PAL programs and activities stem.

Home office and facility
Lower Paxton
HAPAL Youth Center
100 Elmwood Drive
717.686.7641 

Harrisburg Office
2000 N. 6th Street Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17102
717.686.7641

Make Donations

The easiest way to Donate to our organization is by clicking the Donate button above and send  us a donation through PayPal to Harrisburg Area PAL’s donation account.

We also have several other ways you can help support our organization.

See the link below which lists the 6 ways you can help and setup to “Donate Now”. Every dollar and cent of your support is greatly appreciated.  Please let us know if you experience any issues setting up ways to help us!

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE TO OUR ORGANIZATION:

Employer Contributions​

During the next United Way drive, make sure to write-in Harrisburg PAL as your selected beneficiary, visit United Way of the Capital Region and see your employer’s HR department for more information on setting contributions up.

Amazon Smile​

Donate While You Shop The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Harrisburg Area PAL.
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Send A Check​

Make checks payable to: HAPAL PO Box 5102 Harrisburg, PA 17110

Looking for Partners

Harrisburg Area PAL is looking for local businesses willing to partner with us and round up purchases to donate.
Contact Us

Tax Information

Harrisburg Area Police Athletic League is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Our Tax ID Number (IRS – EIN)  is 45-3165037. You can download a tax donation form from our Resources Files below:

Link to HPAL 501(c)3.PDF below shows status with IRS as a valid charity organization in good standing.

Harrisburg Area PAL Announcements

Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.

Josh Shipp

BE A VOLUNTEER! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

PAL keeps kids safe by providing for them a place to go where they can participate in supervised athletic, academic, and cultural activities. In order to keep all of the activities running smoothly, PAL relies on the help of volunteers to coach, mentor, and tutor the youth we serve.

Volunteering at PAL is important and rewarding work. It requires dedication to PAL’s mission, commitment to volunteer responsibilities, and understanding of the importance of safety and fun in every PAL activity.

There are many ways to get involved.

Please fill out our Volunteer Application, or call our office at 717.686.7642 for more details.

*All volunteers must provide clearances as required by PA Act 15. For more information on that, please see PA Clearances.

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2026 Baseball Registration

At this time, registration is only open for Teener Baseball. Please Register your child by March 23, 2026. Tball-Midget Registration is closed. Please email astuart@www.harrisburgareapal.org to have your child added to our registration waiting list.