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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:
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News, Events & Links
Tomorrow's Leaders Today Celebration of Service
June 22nd from 6-8pm at:
Gary Comer Youth Center
7200 South Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
Join us for this one of a kind annual event where will celebrate the spirit of service in Chicago including the service of our Class of 2012. For more information or to RSVP please contact Nicole Thomas at nicolet@publicallies.org
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. The deadline for applications for the class of 2013 has closed but please check back in periodically as we may reopen our application period. If you have applied and your application is complete we are in the process of reviewing all applications and we will contact you in June.
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. Your references must be submitted via the application website and not mailed to our office.
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! Contact Ebony Scott (ebonys@publicallies.org) to learn more about becoming a partner.
Alumni Network
Celebrating 19 Years of service to 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 -May 1, 2012
For returning partners: March 16, 2012
For new partners: Contact Ebony Scott for details ebonys@publicallies.org
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
Nicole Thomas, Operations Manager
nicolet@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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