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We’re changing the face and practice of leadership in Chicago.
At Public Allies Chicago, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 1993, we’ve developed more than 400 young leaders. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support community projects in partnership with hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.
Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. We provide all of this through a nationally recognized approach that’s rooted in a practice of values.
Everyone leads ... and we walk the talk. In the Class of 2010, our Allies are ages 18 to 30, 74% identify as people of color, 57% are women, 14% are LGBTQ, and 61% are college graduates. Allies are of and for our local community, and they share a deep commitment to strengthening Chicago.
We’re creating pathways for a stronger community and a lifetime of impact. More than half of our alumni continue a career in the nonprofit and public sectors, and about 90% of Alumni say they would participate again if they could. Partner Organizations report that their work with an Ally increases their capacity by up to 30%. In 2008, non-profits hosting an Ally saved over $23,000 as compared to what it would cost to do similar work without Public Allies, saving Chicago's non-profits over $550,000!
Results like these have led the Public Allies program to be recognized as a model for national service.
This year, our 49 Allies are partnered with the following Partner Organizations:
Click on the name to learn more about the organization
News, Events & Links
November 19, 2011: Service Day .
Become an Ally
Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Chicago is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. Recruitment for the Class of 2013 will start soon. You are welcome to submit an application from January 1, 2012 through our application deadline of April 15, 2011.
We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their 10-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area, click here to find out more! Please keep in mind that to consider an application complete, Public Allies Chicago requires three components: 1. A completed application form; 2. An up-to-date resume; 3. Two written references. These references must be submitted as either letters of recommendation or use the form provided here.
For the most up-to- date information, please join our Facebook group PAChicago HR.
Become a Partner Organization
Host a young leader at your organization: Increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers, all the while supporting diverse young leaders!
Click here to learn more about partnering with Public Allies!
Alumni Network
Celebrating 18 Years of Public Allies Chicago! Public Allies Chicago Alumni have been working to make the city of Chicago (and beyond) a better place since 1993.
Application Deadlines
The deadlines for the 2012-2013 program year are:
For Allies: January 1, 2012 -April 15, 2012
For returning partners: March 1, 2012
For new partners: April 15, 2012
Contact Us
Public Allies Chicago
200 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 605
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5909
Phone: 312.422.7777
Fax: 312.422.7776
Staff
Steve Sullivan Executive Director
steves@publicallies.org
Ebony Scott, Program Director
ebonys@publicallies.org
Shelley Lemons, Program Manager & Leadership Series Coordinator
shelleyl@publicallies.org
Alexandria Cummings, Program Manager
alexandriac@publicallies.org
Justin Kreindler, Program Manager
justink@publicallies.org
Advisory Board
Please find a list of our Advisory Board members here.
 
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