06/13/2026
Our first PAL Art Show and End-of-Year Celebration was on honestly one of the best nights.
Thank you to all of the parents who supported this program, the volunteers who gave their time after already long and busy workdays, the Chief of Police for believing in us and this program from day one, poppa Stan Sadlowski with Crates LLC for building us a frame for our mural piece and of course, the amazing officers who continue to show up for these kids.
Most importantly, thank you to all of the kiddos.
I am beyond proud of how far we’ve come in such a short amount of time. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know each and every one of you—your personalities, your strengths, your favorite projects, who loves getting messy and who prefers to keep things neat. Watching your confidence grow, your creativity shine, and your friendships form has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
This program has always been about more than art. It’s about building confidence, communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and positive connections with the officers and community around us. These are lessons and relationships that I hope stay with our students long after the paint dries.
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. I hope you enjoyed the pizza, the artwork, and seeing just how much these incredible young artists have accomplished this year.
My heart is so full. ❤️