This week saw the grand opening of the the YPD-PAL Community Kids Closet on December 10th. The Yonkers Police Departments in association with the Police Athletic League are offering free clothes to children of all ages at their facility located on 127 North Broadway in Yonkers.
In attendance at the grand opening were Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza and Police Athletic League CEO Marisol Mancebo. Sapienza noted the apt timing of the opening by saying, “it is our hope to provide a degree of comfort and support to families in need this Holiday season.” Also in attendance were some elected officials. New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano provided similar words of thanks and praise with Spano stating, “During this season of giving, it’s important for all of us to come together and help one another.”
You can watch an except of the opening provided by the YPD below:
You can help by donating items like new or gently used clothing like coats and shoes; new socks and underwear; backpacks and school supplies. Donations can be delivered to the 127 N Broadway location or the 1st Precinct station at 730 East Grassy Sprain Road. You may also volunteer by contacting Sergeant Laura Yakaboski at (914) 377-7291 or Youth Advisor Alison Licht at (914) 377-7297.
You can visit the full website of the Yonkers Community Kids Closet here.
