The Kevin Harvick Foundation today announced its support of the Bakersfield Police Activities League (BPAL), a California-based organization that works with at-risk youth in the local area through various programs.
“Without the donations and support from organizations such as the Kevin Harvick Foundation, it would not be possible to offer our attractive variety of recreational, educational and developmental programs to our local youth,” said Kyle Ursery, Executive Director at Bakersfield Police Activities League and Senior Police Officer with the Bakersfield Police Department. “We believe these are keys to assisting the children to avoid the troubles of the streets and to lead them to a pathway of success. We truly are blessed to have the support from Kevin.”
BPAL works with approximately 500 underprivileged children in the Bakersfield, Calif. area, through various athletic and academic programs such as Arts & Crafts, BPAL Community Gardening, Tutoring, Basketball, Boxing, Soccer, Tennis and much more. 2014 marks BPAL’s 20th Anniversary.
“It’s a great feeling being able to give back to the community where I was raised,” said Harvick. “I was fortunate enough to have people in my life guide me in the right direction which enabled me to get to where I am today. I hope this program does the same for other kids in the Bakersfield community.”
The donation provided to the organization will benefit the Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Boxing programs supported by BPAL. Each sport will receive new uniforms, much needed equipment and the opportunity to play on updated surfaces.
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