HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR100819KPALreceivesdonationfromHonoluluProfessionalsFoundationTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: October 8, 2019
KAUA`I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
K-PAL receives donation from Honolulu Professionals Foundation
LIHUE — The Kauai Police Activities League (K-PAL) received a check for $22,000 in
late September from the Honolulu Professionals Foundation (HPF).
"We are very grateful to the Honolulu Professionals Foundation for selecting K-PAL as
its first neighbor island benefactor to receive this generous donation," said Kauai Police Chief
Todd Raybuck. "These funds will help us immensely in our goal to provide positive opportunities
and role models for our youth by engaging them in activities outside of school."
Every year, HPF hosts their "Party 4 A Purpose" event, where members statewide
donate and raise funds for a selected non-profit organization. This year, HPF selected K-PAL
and the Hawaii Home Owners Association as equal benefactors.
The $22,000 donation from HPF will go towards purchasing equipment for K-PAL's
various youth activities, and will help to cover referee fees and registration waivers for
participants in financial need.
K-PAL is a non-profit organization coordinated by the Kauai Police Department, offering
various islandwide programs to approximately 1,000 youth ages 5 to 18. Its goal is to encourage
good behavior, a healthy lifestyle, deter youth from illegal drugs and crime, and help them reach
their full potential. It also seeks to strengthen police -community relations.
For more information on the K-PAL program, activities, or to volunteer and get involved,
visit the K-PAL website at www.kauai.gov/police or call Sgt. Lance Okasaki at 241-1647.
Photo courtesy of K-PAL
From left to right: Matthew Shido, Lance Okasaki, Doug Shimokawa, Bradley Shinagawa,
Shane Chan, James Odan, and Kellyn Tanaka.