Leadership is not a position to be held, but an action to be taken.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1992, we have helped thousands of underrepresented emerging leaders serve our country, get on successful pathways to higher education and careers, and bring communities together to work for the common good.
Along with our Custom Leadership Labs and Civic Action Projects, we operate our signature AmeriCorps program nationwide.
OUR MISSION
To create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
NEWS
Public Allies Detroit to Award Up to $16,000 at Civic Slam Event on November 12
Two Detroit teams will win up to $8,000 each — plus a year of project implementation support — to launch community-driven projects in the city DETROIT, Mich. — Public Allies Detroit will host the first of its kind Civic Slam on November 12, 2026, at TechTown Detroit, where local teams will pitch civic action Read More
Public Allies Welcomes Jamie Williams as Executive Director of Public Allies Pittsburgh
We are honored to welcome Dr. Jamie Williams as the new Executive Director of Public Allies Pittsburgh. In this role, they will lead Public Allies Pittsburgh’s team, programs, and community partnerships, guiding one of the sites at the heart of the Public Allies network. With nearly 20 years of experience as a practitioner-researcher and educator, Read More
Public Allies Welcomes Anthony Espinoza as Executive Director of Public Allies Wisconsin
We are thrilled to announce that Anthony Espinoza has been appointed the new Executive Director of Public Allies Wisconsin, effective immediately. In this role, he will lead Public Allies Wisconsin’s team, programs, and community partnerships – guiding one of the largest and most established sites in the Public Allies network. Anthony’s Public Allies journey began Read More
Public Allies Receives $6.6M AmeriCorps Grant to Launch 288 Paid Apprenticeships Across the Country, Offering Young People a Pathway to Purpose-Driven Careers
Milwaukee, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit that develops the next generation of nonprofit and community leaders, today announced it has received a grant from AmeriCorps that will fund more than 288 paid apprenticeship opportunities with nonprofit organizations across the country. The apprenticeships will place young adults directly into community-based work, giving them hands-on Read More
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW
Several Public Allies locations are accepting applications to serve in our 10 Month Apprenticeship Program or host an Ally. Click the buttons below to learn more.
About Our Allies:
Public Allies are individuals from our communities who are committed to making a difference through service, and who are looking for an opportunity to build skills and a network of emerging grassroots leaders. Our program, which generally lasts 10 months and is a paid opportunity with benefits, is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, military service, community, or social affiliations. Anyone over 17 years with a high school diploma or GED, and who is a U.S. citizen or has permanent residency, is welcome to apply.
