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  Welcome! to the PACT Class of 2012
Meet the Allies & Meet the Partners

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About Us | The Ally Experience | Our Partners | Become an Ally | Become a Partner Organization | Staff | Contact Us | Alumni

 

About Us

Public Allies Connecticut has partnered with nonprofit organizations across Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford to create New Leaders for New Times. We are grounded in the conviction that everyone can lead; Public Allies is changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating our belief that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together.

 

 

 

 

The Ally Experience

Allies are diverse, passionate social change makers who support community projects in partnership with dozens of local nonprofit organizations. Our Allies change their lives and their communities 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 our core values: collaboration, integrity, focus on assets, diversity & inclusion, and continuous learning.

The Nonprofit Apprenticeship. As an Ally, you will work 4 full-time days per week at a local nonprofit that matches your interests and skills.  At your nonprofit placement, you might develop and run an after school program, organize a community health fair, facilitate cross-cultural dialogue in your neighborhood, or empower parents to advocate for their children's educational rights -- we bring on new Partner Organizations every year, and the possibilities are many.

Continuous Learning. On Fridays, you'll come together with Allies from around the state to participate in professional trainings focused on leadership development and self-discovery.  Training topics include personal leadership style; diversity, power and privilege; asset-based community development; community organizing; group process, and many more!

The Team Service Project. Once a week, you'll meet with the other Allies in your city to plan, develop, and implement a year-long Team Service Project (TSP).  With support and coaching from staff, you'll learn how to work as a team to launch a community project from the ground up.  Develop a teen space or a youth arts event, a community mural project or a workshop series for community members – it’s all up to you and your team!

Ally Benefits:

  • Living stipend of $1,650 per month (taxable).
  • AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,350 upon completion of the program.
  • FREE basic health insurance.
  • Federal student loan forbearance and interest payment (for eligible loans).
  • Childcare is also available to those who are eligible.
  • Valuable professional training and networking.

 

 

 

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Our Partner Organizations

Our Partner Nonprofits serve Connecticut in a variety of areas, including social services, housing, and education/youth development, among others. Here are some examples of the many nonprofits we work with from year to year:

Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) | Solar Youth | Common Ground High School | Youth Rights Media | The Kennedy Center, Inc. | Career Resources, Inc. | Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust | Operation Hope | The Village for Families & Children | Our Piece of the Pie | True Colors | The Urban League of Greater Hartford 

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Think You're Ready to Become an Ally?

Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? We are seeking dedicated, service-minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations in the Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport areas.

The next round of applications will be accepted beginning in January of 2012.
Click here to begin your application.

If you have difficulty with the above link, you can find the online application by typing http://apply.publicallies.org directly into your browser. For more information about filling out a paper application, please contact publicalliesct[@]gmail.com.

 Applicant Timeline - Class of 2013!

October - February  Look for PACT at a career fair near you!
February 15 Priority application deadline
February - April Individual & group interviews with priority applicants
April 30 Final application deadline
May

Individual & group interviews; Ally finalists selected & notified *
June Ally finalists and Partner Organizations participate in matching fair
September Class of 2013 Core Retreat, Orientation & Core Training -- welcome to a new program year!

Finalists are officially accepted into Ally program upon successful placement with a Partner Organization.

The FINAL Application Deadline for PACT Class of 2012 was March 31, 2011.

 Public Allies Application Checklist: 

  • Complete Public Allies Application Form
  • 2 Public Allies Reference Forms
  • Current Resume
  • Proof of Education (copy of diploma, degree or certificate)

NOTE: Though not necessary, you are welcome to send us additional materials to help us get to know you better (such as articles you've written or been featured in, examples of your work, etc.). 

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Become a Partner Organization

Host a young leader at your nonprofit organization: Increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers, all while supporting diverse young leaders!  Click here to learn more about partnering with Public Allies!  

Our priority application deadline for Partner Organizations is April 1st. For details about becoming a partner organization in Connecticut, please contact CT Executive Director Tyler Driscoll at tylerd@publicallies.org or 203.764.2031.

 

 

 

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Staff

from left to right:
RJ Mercede, Bridgeport | Lindsey Eichler, Hartford | Emily Gallagher, New Haven | Tyler Driscoll, Executive Director
 

Public Allies Connecticut is pleased to welcome two new Program Managers! Lindsey Eichler (Hartford) received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Trinity College. Lindsey recently completed her Master’s degree in Public Policy while working for the college’s Office for Community Service and Civic Engagement. RJ Mercede (Bridgeport/Stamford) worked with AmeriCorps' NCCC and VISTA before graduating from the Public Allies Connecticut program, Class of 2011. RJ received a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University.

 

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Contact Us

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Mailing Address:
Public Allies Connecticut
2470 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
 
Phone: 
New Haven Office – 203.764.2031
Bridgeport office – 203.579.2727
Bridgeport fax – 203.333.9118
 

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PACT Alumni

Our 100+ Alumni are changing the face and practice of leadership in Connecticut and across the country.  Our active Alumni Board ensures that our PACT Alumni stay connected and updated on opportunities in their area. For more information and to get involved, please contact us at publicalliesct[@]gmail.com, Attn: Alumni Board.