HOBOKEN —Mayor Dawn Zimmer announced on Tuesday that the city of Hoboken was awarded a grant through USA Football to acquire sports equipment for the Hoboken Police Athletic League.
In addition to the grant for upgrades in equipment, the Hoboken P.A.L also received 100 tickets to the Sept. 2 New York Giants vs. New England Patriots preseason game.
The grant was awarded after Leo Pellegrini, director of human services, submitted an application to USA Football in the spring.
The city received $1,000 dollars for sports equipment funding, according to Juan Melli, city spokesperson.
“Even with multiple fundraisers and strict budget adherence, many well-run youth football programs like Hoboken P.A.L. need help to properly equip their teams,” said USA Football Executive Director Scott Hallenbeck. “We are proud to assist the kids and families of Hoboken with the NFL Youth Football Fund’s support and wish them a great time at the Giants-Patriots game on September 2.” – RS