Author: Public Allies

More than 80 employers, training providers, and nonprofits nationwide join forces to support workers are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs) — MILWAUKEE, Wis – Today, Public Allies joins a national coalition led by nonprofit organizations the Ad Council and Opportunity@Work as part of the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign. The landmark campaign calls on employers Read More

by Carvis Durr, PhD / Public Allies Central Florida ’25 – Our public service sector is under real strain. One of the ways we can help steady it is by being honest about who we are and why we do this work. Storytelling matters because stories shape how people see us, often before we ever Read More

– MILWAUKEE, WI – Public Allies is proud to announce the third renewal of its partnership with the NBA Foundation, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, workforce development, and leadership pathways for Black youth across the country. Through this continued investment, the NBA Foundation is supporting Public Allies’ work to equip the next Read More

By Marc McAleavey, MSW CEO, Health by Design & The Indiana Public Health Association; Founding Executive Director, Public Allies Indianapolis; Public Allies National Board member – I was there when we started Public Allies Indianapolis. Nearly 20 years ago, we started building and planting what has become a vibrant garden of diverse leadership and impact. Read More

Change doesn’t always show up with fanfare. It’s not always bold or loud. Sometimes, it looks like a young person stepping into their first role in a nonprofit. Or a new parent gaining confidence and finding their voice. Or an alum coming back to mentor the next cohort of leaders.   This is what long-term Read More

PUBLIC ALLIES ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP IN ACTION FUND In response to recent federal funding cuts, Public Allies announces fund to support critical community leaders   Milwaukee, Wis, May 20, 2025 – Public Allies, a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it, is proud to Read More

Check out Lauryn’s experience as a Public Ally! We want to hear from you.  Tell us your Public Allies story. Public Allies is dedicated to disrupting systems that impact communities, while listening, learning, and working together across differences to build the common good. Join us.

Check out Jalen Shannon’s experience as a Public Ally! Your story fuels our future. Share it with us today. Public Allies is dedicated to disrupting systems that impact communities, while listening, learning, and working together across differences to build the common good. Join us.

  Example Story Prompts Below are simple structure examples to follow as you record your video. Don’t feel like these are a fit? Check out the ‘Freestyle” option.    YOUR IMPACT STORY Intro (15–20 seconds) “Hi, my name is ____. I’m a proud alum of Public Allies [Site], Class of [Year]. I’m a [nonprofit founder Read More

Check out Chrisal Valencia’s #PAAlum testimony! When she’s not hunting and bringing you vintage treasures, Chrisal wears another hat as Director of Alumni at Public Allies. She’s an alum of the apprenticeship program herself & it’s her job to bring together and essentially be the hype woman for our network of over 10,000 alumni. We need Read More