The mission of the Sheriffs’ & Police Activities League of Memphis and Shelby County, TN (MSPAL) is to prevent juvenile crime and violence through positive relationship building amongst kids, cops and communities that promotes excellence in both sportsmanship and mentoring.

The mission of Memphis Bears Inc. is to provide school-age at-risk youth the opportunity to develop their intellectual, social skills and physical well-being in a challenging and safe environment during the most critical times, after-school and summer months.