Public Allies is a social justice organization committed to changing the face and practice of leadership by recruiting and training talented emerging leaders, with a passion for social impact, to create meaningful change in our community. Our Allies are diverse, equity-centered, innovative problem solvers, dedicated to mobilizing community assets to develop solutions to local challenges. In partnership with nonprofit partners, we deliver our nationally recognized, values-driven, results-led apprenticeship to advance our mission to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
Our work is made possible through funding from the AmeriCorps.
Unique to Public Allies Pittsburgh is our Executive Ally Program:
Second Year Ally Program: We offer a second year program that focuses on nonprofit management and capacity building. During the program, Second Year Allies dive deep into the roles and functions of non-profit organizations and examine organizations working in their areas of interest. Second Year Allies also serve as project managers for days of service.
OUR MISSION
To create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
WHAT WILL YOU BECOME?
“Public Allies [is] all about promise – finding it, nurturing it, and putting it to use.”
– Former First Lady, Michelle Obama
Core to our values is a belief that we are all on a journey to grow as individuals and as leaders in our community. Where will your journey take you?
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