Founded by Gabrielle Pickens, a Senior at Walter Payton College Preparatory High in Chicago Illinois, the Payton Grizzlies Dance Troupe, through theatrical dance & performances, raise money and such, to be donated to the Chicago Police Departments 'Victims Unit'. In addition, to already having been granted a $2,500.00, the dance group is now planning and executing a Chicago Public School (CPS) City-wide Dance Competition. All monies raised will be donated to the Victims Unit. Also, the Dance Team emphasizes youth artistic development, and therefore makes every effort to perform at elementary schools around the city to encourage school children to reach their dreams in the Arts.