PALS works to achieve something that we all want for ourselves: a feeling of belonging and community.

Virtual programming was a reminder that, even in these difficult times, we still have our PALS family. The distance between us couldn’t stop the amazing memories we were able to make together.

PALS is making informed decisions with the health and safety of our community at the core. In doing so, we are remaining ever flexible and responsive to changes in COVID numbers, vaccine rollout, and expert guidance and recommendations.

How you can celebrate Black History Month, and how you can continue promoting Black history beyond just this one month?

Last week, we surveyed PALS participants on what they’re seeking in a COVID-safe camp model this summer. Here are the results from that survey.

We are wired for connection and belonging, and as we reflect on 2020, we realize these things are more important than ever.

At first a seemingly impossible task, we rose to the challenge and developed a remote summit that brought together 53 directors from 16 states for a full weekend of training, development, and connection.

The PALS family is deeply saddened by the loss of a beloved member of our community, Dobbie Kristoff. Along with her identical twin sister, Dobbie co-founded The Howard Fund initiative at PALS, catalyzing a multigenerational bond between her family and our organization.

Nonprofit organizations around the world participate in Giving Tuesday campaigns to help inspire the spirit of giving.

For most families, November means preparing for Thanksgiving, a holiday spent celebrating family, thankfulness, and good food. To our Native American community members, November holds a much greater significance…

We know that our community - now, more than ever - needs connection, needs friendship, and needs hope.

This Down Syndrome Awareness Month, PALS is excited to spread awareness through four distinct initiatives. We hope you’ll celebrate with us all month long! Here’s how you can get involved…

We seized the opportunity to reevaluate every single aspect of camp planning, while continuing to support and serve our community through a summer of trepidation.