Redwood City Police Activities League Inc

Toy Drive - As a Public Service Agency in San Mateo County that participates in the Annual Holiday Toy and Book Drive to bring the holiday spirit to the doorsteps of many underserved families in the San Mateo County/Redwood City areas. Thanks to community generosity, the Program was able to provide toys and books to over 880 families needing assistance.

Tattoo Removal Program - The San Mateo County Tattoo Removal Program was created in 1996 to address the increase in youth related violent crimes in San Mateo County, particularly involving gang activity. In 2009, the program expanded to remove tattoos of survivors of domestic violence. In 2011, the program extended services to survivors of human trafficking. The program provides the participant a safe place and the opportunity to eradicate the physical signs of ownership, build self-esteem and positively move forward in their healing journey. In the July 2023 - June 2024 Fiscal year, the Tattoo Removal Program provided tattoo removals to 134 participants, whom provided a combined 140 hours of community service in return to the community.