- Public Allies
Public Allies is an American non-profit, largely taxpayer-funded organization, dedicated to youth leadership development. Founded in 1992 by Vanessa Kirsch and Katrina Browne in
Washington D.C. , other sites soon followed.Vision
Public Allies envisions a more just and equitable society for all.
Mission
Public Allies is an organization which advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation.
Core Values
* Collaboration
* Continuous Learning
* Diversity/Inclusion
* Focus on Assets
* Integrity [http://www.publicallies.org/Philosophy_and_Values.aspx]Program Components
Most sites, with the exception of Eagle Rock, operate under the following structure:
* Apprenticeship - Allies work at least 32 hours a week at a non-profit organization that they are paired up with at the beginning of the program.
* Training and Learning - Allies spend one weekday a week on various leadership development trainings, aimed at developing both personal and professional growth.
* Team Service Project (TSP) - Allies work in teams, usually ranging from 6-12 people, on a community service projectPublic Allies Eagle Rock is the only exception to this format. At
Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center , 12 Allies are recruited as Instructional Fellows, generally spend most of their time at the residential school where they also reside [http://www.publicallies.org/Eagle_Rock.aspx] , have 2 hour Professional Development Trainings, and also work in 4-person teams to complete a TSP.Sites
* Washington D.C. (opened 1992)
* Chicago (1993)
* Milwaukee (1994)
* Raleigh-Durham (1994)
* Wilmington, DE (1994)
* Silicon Valley (1995)
* Cincinnati (1998)
* Los Angeles (1999)
* New York City (1999)
* Taos (2000) - no longer active
* Eagle Rock (2002) - In Estes Park, CO
* Connecticut (2004) - Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven
* Arizona (2006)
* Louisiana (2006)
* Pittsburg (2006)
* Miami (2007)
* New Mexico (2007)
* San Antonio (2007)External links
* [http://www.publicallies.org Public Allies Website]
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