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P.A.A.C.E.(Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment)
The Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment (PAACE) is a non-profit organization that is committed to making Parker and the surrounding communities a better place to live. P.A.A.C.E. serves area children ages 7-17, as well as their parents through their many programs, from the Players After-school Learning (PAL) Program to the P.A.A.C.E. Parenting. Academy. Thanks to the support of the Arizona Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families, Cenpatico Behavioral Health of Arizona, the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, the Town of Parker and numerous businesses, service clubs and individuals, P.A.A.C.E. has served the Parker area since 1995.

The Mission
The mission of the Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment (P.A.A.C.E.) is to Promote a drug free and violence free community. We are a 501 (c)(3) organization open to all youth and adults in our community who wish to work toward this mission.

Major Goals
* Collaborate with other agencies and organizations toward making our community a healthy and safe place to live. * Provide drug awareness and prevention programs. * Sponsor alternative activities for youth. * Encourage strong drug, alcohol and anti-tobacco laws and support law enforcement. * Advocate for youth as contributing leaders in our community. * Coordinate non-school learning programs for youth. * Interact at the state level in program planning and coordinating prevention efforts.

Major Accomplishments
* Operate Players 9th Street Youth Center * Summer Youth Employment Program * "Volunteen" Youth Employment Program * After-Prom Party for PHS Students * Volunteer of the Month/Year Awards to Area Youth * Coordinate La Paz County Area Red Ribbon Week * Sponsor youth member of the Arizona Governor's Youth Commission * Back to School Bash * Educational Booth at Annual La Paz County Fair * Coordinate Summer Activities for Youth Brochure * Player's After School Learning (PAL) Program for 2nd and 3rd graders * Strengthening Families Program--PAACE Parenting Academy * Annual Safe Night Lock-In * Super Bowl Sunday Event * Youth for Youth Mentioning Program