In the News - Ascension Catholic Thrift Shop Donates Bicycles

Melbourne PAL at Carver Park Children Benefits from Donations by Ascension Catholic Thrift Shop

On Thursday July 3rd 2008 a truck arrived at the newly refurbished Melbourne PAL at Carver Park facility filled with new bicycles.  The bicycles were donated by the Ascension Catholic Thrift Shop to the children attending the Summer Program operated by Melbourne PAL at Carver Park. 

The Ascension Catholic Thrift Shop is operated by the Ascension Catholic Church and is located at 1208 Auroa Road in Melbourne Florida.  They may be reached at (321) 259-7291.  Ascension Catholic Church operates a program called "Social Concerns."

Social Concerns was originally formed in 1985 to help the needy with food or financial assistance. Due to the generosity of various individuals and church ministries, they have also able to reach out and help many of our poor and needy neighbors in the Melbourne area.  The Food Pantry is located on Aurora Road next to the Ascension Thrift Store.  With considerable aid from the Thrift Store and private donations, Ascension has been able to provide food, clothing and other assistance to disabled, poor needy families and individuals. Your donations of food, time, money, or items to the Ascension Thrift Store today could have a profound effect on someone's life tomorrow.

Melbourne PAL is a charter member of the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, recognized as the largest juvenile crime prevention program in the nation.  The Greater Melbourne Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL) is a registered non-profit 501(c) organization dedicated to providing educational and athletic activities for youth.

PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. It is based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can develop strong positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship.